The rally started from Patia Big Bazar Square and reached in KIMS medical college. The theme of this year’s Heart Day is ‘Heart Healthy Environment’. Dr. S. B. Ogale, Principal, KIMS; Dr. B. C. Das, Director, KIMS; Mr. Panchanan Parida, Dr. Panchanan Sahoo, HoD, Department of Cardiology; Dr. Banbihari Mishra, Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Anupam Jena, Cardiologist; Dr. Ashok Badamali, Cardiac Anesthetist, Dr. Nimai Ch. Parida, Cardiac Surgeon; and Mr. S. K. Satapathy, DGM participated in the awareness rally.
A free heart check up camp was also organized in PBMH. Dr. R. N. Samanta, CEO, KIMS inaugurated the camp.