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Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal
National Cardiac Center
Geography
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Coordinates27°44′25″N 85°19′54″E / 27.740302°N 85.331744°E / 27.740302; 85.331744
History
Opened2020 AD
Links
ListsHospitals in Nepal

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

Description

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

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. Beyond its treaetment services, the National Cardiac Center raises awareness about heart diseasea through participation in various events.

According to WHO data, 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.

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. "Learning Life-Saving Skill". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  5. 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.
  6. "National Cardiac Centre's Telemedicine Support for Nepali Migrant Workers". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. "टेलिमेडिसिनको अनुकरणीय अभ्यास". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. "National Cardiac Centre launches new heart health screening programme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  9. "National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assesment service to benefit low-income families".
  10. ""Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. "A doctor's day at a heart camp - OnlineKhabar English News". 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  12. "National Cardiac Centre hosts free heart camp on World Heart Day". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  13. "Non communicable diseases". www.who.int. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  14. "Preventing Heart Disease as a Public Health Priority in Nepal". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-10-05.


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