Special marathon and cyclothon organised at Evercare Hospital Chattogram
Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the largest hospital in the port city, organized special health talks, a marathon, and a cyclotron to celebrate World Heart Day.
The speakers at the health talks shared opinions and experiences on this year's theme, 'Use Heart for Action', a powerful call to individual and collective action. The hospital authorities organised this event to increase public awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases, urging everyone to use their hearts for action.
Samir Singh, COO of Evercare Hospital Chattogram, Professor Dr. Shaikh Md Hasan Mamun, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of the Department of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Dr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Illius, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, and Dr. Tarik Bin Abdur Rashid, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, among others, attended the event.
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The World Heart Day Marathon and Cyclothon saw spontaneous participation from people of all ages. Both events were high energy and exciting, highlighting the importance of regular physical activity for a healthy heart.
During his speech, Samir Singh, COO of Evercare Hospital Chattogram, said, "heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world today. About 20 million lives are lost every year due to heart disease and stroke, most of which can be prevented through individual health awareness. Let's all be alert and aware and take an oath to build a heart disease-free world."
Professor Dr Shaikh Md Hasan Mamun emphasized, "By 'Use Heart for Action', we mean that everyone, from their respective positions, needs to be aware and take action to prevent heart disease. The risk of death from heart disease is much higher than other diseases, so it's not just the government and concerned authorities, but everyone who needs to adopt a central policy prioritizing heart disease treatment and raise their voice collectively on this issue." This collective responsibility is what will make a difference.
Dr Zahiruddin Mahmud Illius said, "Air pollution is a factor not often discussed in relation to heart disease. The risk of heart attack, heart disease, brain stroke, and mortality can increase due to air pollution. People in Bangladesh, in particular, are unaware of this. Therefore, we must be aware of environmental improvement and strengthen state activities and initiatives to avoid environmentally destructive activities."
Dr Tarik Bin Abdur Rashid said, "cardiovascular disease is one of the major health concerns in Bangladesh. However, these diseases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. Regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and regular medical check-ups keep the heart healthy. Through today's marathon and cyclotron, we want to say that we need to engage in daily physical activities for heart health and overall well-being."
