Medica Superspecialty Hospital, a member of the Manipal Hospital group, partnered with the Indian Museum to hold a Mega CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training program at the historic Indian Museum courtyard, marking a key milestone in building a community prepared for CPR.

The CPR training sessions were supervised by Dr. Indranil Das, Head of Emergency at Medica Superspecialty Hospital and an alumnus of the International Visitorship Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the USA.

The sessions brought together students from St. Xaviers’ High School, Howrah, Douglas Memorial School, St. Sebastian’s School, Annex College, Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Dum Dum, Aditya Academy Secondary, Barasat and an NGO called Sapgachi Humanity for You and Me(HUM).

The event was graced by Mr. Nakagawa Koichi, Japanese Consul General, who lent support to this vital cause.

Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Hospitals (East), said, “Nearly half of heart attack victims in India reach hospitals 400 minutes after the onset of symptoms, which is significantly longer than the recommended 30-minute window. According to experts, the harm cannot be undone if assistance is not received within eighteen minutes following cardiac arrest. CPR instruction might be helpful in this situation by offering prompt assistance until relief comes. Throughout the year, we have already held several CPR training sessions in corporate offices, schools, colleges, and other establishments, and we want to continue doing so. We want to make sure that people who receive our training are also training their loved ones. We will be able to develop CPR SMART citizens in our community as a result”.

Medica Superspecialty Hospital, a member of the Manipal Hospital group, has now educated more than 2,000 volunteers throughout Kolkata as part of its ongoing goal to provide life-saving education. The Indian Museum’s charming courtyard, which combines history and promise, served as an inspiring setting for the training today as volunteers came together in support of a shared goal. By joining the movement, 200 volunteers improved their emergency response skills and became certified in CPR.

Priyanka Dutta