Pune (P&V News Service): MMF Hospitals Association- Joshi Hospital on Sunday organized a walkathon to mark the ‘World Hypertension Day’ which is observed on 17th May . The basic aim of the initiative was the create awareness about hypertension. Flagged off by Aniruddha Deshpande, director, Joshi Hospital , the walkathon started from Hospital premises , travelled from near Kamla Nehru Park, Ghodke Chowk, Prabhat Road and back .
Post the walkathon, a free blood pressure checkup and ECG was conducted for the participants. Well-known cardiologist Dr. Nitin Patki spoke on hypertension. Dr. Vijay Agrawal , Administrator, Joshi Hospital was the compeer for the event. Dr. Shalini Pawar , Chief Operating Officer, Joshi Hospital gave the concluding remarks. Many people including patients, relatives and hospital staff participated in the initiative.
