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11-day Heart Camp
The 11-day heart camp was organized on the occasion of World Heart Day in September 2014 in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the largest public health event conducted in Nepal till date. It was funded and organized by Dr. Om Murti Anil. The event served 6859 individuals. The camp was a blend of three key aspects: free extensive cardiac health checkups, the largest heart health research, and widespread awareness of cardiovascular health. It was conducted to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and also conduct research on the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in apparently healthy-looking adults of the Kathmandu Valley. The results of the study were published in the ''Journal of Nepal Health Research Council (JNHRC), and'' the research was recognized with the "Best Research Paper" award of 2018. Background The free heart camp was held from September 13 to 23, provided free heart check-ups to 6859 people, making it the largest heart camp ever conducted. The camp provide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu
Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. Recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, Kathmandu's history dates back to the 2nd century AD. Historically known as the ''Nepal Mandala'', the valley has been the cultural and political hub for the Newar people, a significant Civilization, urban civilization in the Himalayas, Himalayan region. Kathmandu served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and is home to numerous palaces, temples, and gardens reflecting its rich heritage. Since 1985, it has hosted the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Today, Kathmandu remains the epice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
