Jammu walkathon marks World Heart Day 2025
Jammu, Sep 29: Emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent heart-related problems, Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma, Head of the Department of Cardiology, Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) Jammu, Monday highlighted the role of preventive measures such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, adopting balanced dietary habits and engaging in regular physical activity to stay healthy.
Speaking at the conclusion of a walkathon on World Heart Day held at SSH Jammu, Dr Sushil remarked, “Nothing is more powerful than human resolve to prevent disease.”
In celebration of World Heart Day 2025, the Department of Cardiology, SSH Jammu, under the leadership of Dr Sushil organised a day-long walkathon and awareness campaign dedicated to this year’s global theme “Don’t miss a beat.”
The initiative sought to draw attention to the importance of regular heart check-ups, early detection, and continuous cardiac care, while also aligning with the global call to improve access to life-saving heart treatment for all by 2030.
The walkathon commenced from Bikram Chowk and concluded at SSH Jammu, attracting enthusiastic participation from diverse sections of society including students, healthcare professionals, social workers and citizens.
Prominent participants included Lok Sabha member from Jammu-Reasi, Jugal Kishore Sharma; Justice Sanjeev Shukla of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court; former Health Minister and MLA Jammu-North, Sham Lal Sharma; former PSC member Subhash Gupta; Dinesh Chauhan; president Bar Association Poonch Adv Sunil Sharma; Medical Superintendent of Super Speciality Hospital Dr Rehana Khursheed; eminent cardiologist Dr Mohan Lal; Dr Gurjit Singh, Dr Arvind Kohli, Dr Nasir Ali and several other distinguished citizens of Jammu.
Jugal Kishore Sharma, in his address, called for coordinated efforts by all sections of society to spread awareness about heart-related diseases.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Shukla appreciated Dr Sushil’s efforts in raising awareness about heart diseases among the general public. He also stressed the importance of physical activity in maintaining good health and cautioned against the adverse impact of excessive reliance on electronic gadgets.
