Over 500 residents of Kolkata gathered early in the morning for the 4th Annual World Heart Day Walkathon, organized by Charnock Hospitals in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Belur, uniting people from across the city to promote awareness about heart health and the value of a healthy lifestyle.

Beginning at 6:00 AM, the Walkathon drew enthusiastic participation from people of all ages, doctors, healthcare workers, patients, families, students, and residents from across Kolkata. People walked together, turning the event into a meaningful campaign focused on healthier hearts and longer, better lives.

Now entering its fourth consecutive year, the World Heart Day Walkathon has grown into a beloved annual initiative of Charnock Hospitals. The event unites healthcare professionals and the public, shifting the emphasis on heart health from hospitals to daily life.

The Walkathon underscored the value of everyday, impactful decisions like staying physically active, eating with awareness, scheduling regular health screenings, and paying close attention to cardiovascular risk factors.

More than a simple walk, the initiative brought together patients, families, doctors, and members of the public to reflect on the value of caring for their own health and that of their loved ones.

Mr. Prashant Sharma, Managing Director of Charnock Group of Hospitals, said, “The World Heart Day Walkathon is very close to our hearts because it ultimately focuses on people and the lives they live beyond the hospital. Each patient is part of a family, and every healthy decision can impact the whole family. Over the past four years, this Walkathon has evolved into a beautiful tradition, and witnessing more than 500 people walking together today is a wonderful reminder that taking care of our health starts with each one of us”.

People of all ages joined in, enhancing the event’s atmosphere, as families, patients, and healthcare workers spent the morning together in a spirit of unity and care.

For Charnock Hospitals, the annual Walkathon embodies its “Patient First” philosophy, emphasizing that healthcare goes beyond treatment to encompass prevention, compassion, and a dedication to the holistic well-being of patients, families, and the communities it serves.

Priyanka Dutta