As part of the Spandanam community health initiative, Aster Medcity also offered free ECG, blood pressure and blood sugar tests to the public at the venue.
Kochi: Aster Institute of Cardiac Sciences at Aster Medcity marked World Heart Day with a public engagement programme, ‘Kayakathon’, at the Aster Medcity Boat Jetty. Around 200 people participated in the kayaking event aimed at promoting awareness about heart health.
Dhanya Ravi, Disability Inclusion Specialist and chief guest, delivered the World Heart Day message and flagged off the Kayakathon.
The event, themed ‘Flow with the Beat’, was aligned with this year’s World Heart Day theme, ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’. It highlighted the importance of physical activity and timely preventive action against cardiovascular disease.
As part of Aster Medcity’s community health initiative, Spandanam, free ECG, blood pressure and blood sugar tests were offered to the public at the venue.
Dr Shuhaib Kader, Chief Operating Officer, Aster Medcity, and Dr Rajiv C, Senior Consultant and Director, Advanced Heart Valve Centre & Interventional Cardiology, spoke about the importance of maintaining heart health and adopting an active, heart-conscious lifestyle.
Published: 29 Sept 2026, 05:23 pm IST
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