Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 29: KMC Hospital, B R Ambedkar Circle, in association with the Mangaluru city traffic police, has launched a public awareness initiative to promote cardiovascular health and help make Mangaluru a heart-smart city. The initiative aims to bring heart health awareness into the everyday lives of citizens and encourage them to adopt healthier habits.

As part of this collaborative effort, awareness displays have been placed at PVS junction and Lalbagh junction, two prominent traffic intersections in the city. Featuring a heart-shaped visual and a QR code, the displays encourage commuters and pedestrians to pause, reflect on their heart health, and scan the code to access further information.

By bringing health awareness into public spaces, KMC Hospital Mangaluru and the Mangaluru city traffic police aim to make preventive healthcare more accessible and relevant to people across the city. The initiative seeks to remind citizens that caring for their heart begins with small, conscious steps, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying physically active, and being mindful of cardiovascular risk factors.

Speaking about the initiative, Pramod Kunder, hospital director, KMC Hospital Mangaluru, said, “Heart health deserves attention in our everyday lives, not just when a health concern arises. Through this initiative, in association with the Mangaluru city traffic police, we aim to take the message of heart health beyond hospital premises and into the city’s public spaces. The displays at PVS and Lalbagh junctions encourage people to pause, learn more about their heart health, and take proactive steps towards prevention. Our shared vision is to make Mangaluru a heart-smart city where awareness and healthier choices become a part of everyday life.”

This joint initiative reaffirms the commitment to promoting public health awareness and encouraging citizens to make informed choices for better cardiovascular health.