Emergency never announce themselves, it is vital to be prepared Manipal Hospital Dhakuria provided CPR Training to the Gariahat Hawkers Association….

Staff Reporter :  Kolkata 26th May 2025: On the eve of Emergency day which coincides with the Hawkers Day, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organized a training session for the Gariahat Hawkers at the hospital premises. Dr. Pradip Bhowmik, Consultant Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria shared his insights on the symptoms of heart diseases and stressed on early diagnosis. Around 40 hawkers were guided by the expert nursing team of the hospital about the CPR.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency treatment that is provided when someone’s heartbeat or breathing has stopped. CPR training is among the crucial trainings that can save lives during a cardiac arrest. The nursing team demonstrated the training with the help of volunteers and mannequins for a thorough knowledge of CPR.
Dr. Pradip Bhowmik, Consultant Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, said, “Early diagnosis of is the key to prevent the chances of heart attack. Routine screening is must after the age of 40-years. Avoiding smoking, junk food, and including moderate exercises along with healthy diet is vital for a healthy heart and early treatment of blood sugar and hypertension must be done.”
Mr. Dilip Roy, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, said, “Hawkers form an integral part of the city and delivery system, thus CPR training must cover maximum people. It is our aim to reach masses and every section of people to educate and train them for emergency CPR care. Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses & staff have played a crucial role today in providing the CPR training. We will continue to carry this endeavour in future.”
The one and a half hour session was concluded with handing over of the training completion certificates and emergency kits to the participants.
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As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH and AAHRPP accredited, and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys