National Cardiac Center

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National Cardiac Center is a healthcare facility located in Kathmandu, Nepal, known for its public health initiatives.

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It provides free CPR training to various individuals and groups to prepare first responders for emergencies. [1] [2] [3] The center conudcts health camps that offer free check-ups and health screenings for heart disease, benefiting underserved communities. [4] The free telemedicine service of center provides support to Nepali migrant woorkers with heart health issues, offering both medical assistance and counseling. [5] [6] It has recently launched a program to screen low-income families for undiagnosed heart disease. [7] [8]

As part of a tobacco control initiative, the Center offered medical support and free health screenings to more than 1,700 individuals who quit smoking through the Smokers Are Not Selfish campaign. [9] Beyond its treaetment services, the National Cardiac Center raises awareness about heart diseasea through participation in various events. [10]

According to WHO data, [11] over 86% of premature deaths from non-communicable diseases occur in lower and middle-income countries, including Nepal. Experts believe that preventive initiatives, combined with increased awareness, may be essential in addressing the disease burden in this region. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Service, Himalayan News (2024-09-29). "National Cardiac Centre Provides CPR Training to Armed Police". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. ↑ "हृदयघात भएर हाम्रो अगाडि कोही ढल्यो भने तत्काल के गर्ने ?". HealthPati. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  3. ↑ "National Cardiac Centre's Leading Edge in Public Health Initiatives" . Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  4. ↑ प्रेस, नेपाल हेल्थ (2024-01-18). "National Cardiac Centre: Extending a Lifeline to Rural Hearts". Nepal Health Press | नेपाल हेल्थ प्रेस. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  5. ↑ "National Cardiac Centre's Telemedicine Support for Nepali Migrant Workers". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  6. ↑ "टेलिमेडिसिनको अनुकरणीय अभ्यास". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. ↑ "National Cardiac Centre launches new heart health screening programme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. ↑ "National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assesment service to benefit low-income families".
  9. ↑ ""Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  10. ↑ "National Cardiac Centre hosts free heart camp on World Heart Day". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. ↑ "Non communicable diseases". www.who.int. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  12. ↑ "Preventing Heart Disease as a Public Health Priority in Nepal". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-10-05.


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