Kolkata, 27th October 2025: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur has rolled out a 6-month free cardiac screening campaign to mark World Heart Day 2025, echoing this year’s theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The initiative highlights the urgent need for preventive action as sudden cardiac arrests are increasingly affecting young and seemingly healthy individuals.
The screening drive will be operational from 1st October 2025 till March 2026, bringing free heart check-ups directly to the community through screening camps at corporate offices, residential societies and community clubs across the region. Employees from leading organizations such as GAIL, ITC, L&T, Reliance, Accenture, M Junction, TCS, MSP Steel, IOCL, Burdwan Gramin Bank, Ozone, Kasba Young Star Club, Nakatala Nabapally, Sunney Season, Avidipta, and others, will have access to cardiac screening camps. Each camp is expected to serve 70–80 individuals, potentially benefiting thousands over the course of the campaign.
At these camps, participants can:
- Undergo basic heart health screenings
- Consult directly with doctors about simple lifestyle changes
- Learn CPR through easy, hands-on demonstrations
The objective overall is to empower people with the tools and knowledge to proactively manage their heart health.
The message of this year’s World Heart Day “Don’t Miss a Beat”, is particularly relevant in India, where nearly 50% of heart attack cases today are now being reported in individuals under the age of 40. Fortis aims to promote early detection, prompt lifestyle modifications, and proactive management of cardiac health by conducting screenings in familiar locations like people’s workplaces and housing societies.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Ashish Mukherjee, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Ananadapur, said: “The rise in sudden cardiac arrests among the younger population is deeply concerning. We believe awareness and early intervention are the key to reversing this trend. Through this six-month campaign, our aim is to reach as many people as possible, educate them on risk factors and to encourage timely lifestyle modifications. This initiative reflects our commitment to extending care beyond hospital walls and working with communities to build healthier futures.”