Maroof International Hospital’s (MIH) Cardiovascular Center has launched a month-long Heart Health Awareness Campaign to promote prevention, early detection and timely medical care amid the country’s growing cardiovascular disease burden.
MIH launches month-long heart health campaign
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Maroof International Hospital’s (MIH) Cardiovascular Center has launched a month-long Heart Health Awareness Campaign to promote prevention, early detection and timely medical care amid the country’s growing cardiovascular disease burden.
The campaign, launched under the hospital’s Community Support Program in connection with World Heart Day 2026, will continue until October 31 and aims to encourage individuals, families and communities to regularly monitor their health and take preventive measures against heart disease.
According to the World Heart Federation’s 2026 Pakistan country profile, an estimated 347,133 deaths from cardiovascular diseases were recorded in Pakistan in 2024.
Speaking on the occasion, Maroof International Hospital Chief Executive Officer Haroon Naseer said healthcare institutions had a responsibility not only to treat diseases but also to promote prevention and health awareness within communities.
“Healthcare cannot begin and end at the hospital door. Our responsibility is also to help people understand their health risks before those risks become medical emergencies,” Haroon Naseer said.
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Head of Maroof Cardiovascular Center Dr Fahad Khalid said prevention should become a routine part of healthcare rather than something considered only after a cardiac emergency.
“We cannot wait for a heart attack to take prevention seriously,” Dr Fahad Khalid said, urging people to regularly monitor blood pressure, blood sugar and other cardiovascular risk factors.
He said high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol could develop silently without obvious symptoms, making regular health checks an important component of prevention.
Dr Fahad Khalid also advised people to pay attention to weight, physical activity, diet and tobacco use, while managing medical risk factors under professional guidance.
Head of the Maroof Community Support Program Rubina Afzal said the campaign reflected the hospital’s continuing commitment to community health education, early prevention, timely medical care and healthier lifestyles.
She said heart health was a shared responsibility involving families, communities, healthcare professionals and institutions, adding that the campaign aimed to encourage people to understand their risks and take preventive action before health concerns became emergencies.
The campaign will focus on awareness about cardiovascular risk factors, warning signs and preventive measures, including maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco and seeking timely medical advice.
