World Heart Day 2026 — Don’t Miss a Beat- Awareness and Preventive Programme

Rotary Club of Patan and Nepal NCD Alliance jointly marked World Heart Day on 29 September 2026 at Hotel Royal Tulip, Gwarko, bringing together over 100 participants to promote heart-health awareness.
We were honoured to welcome Chief Guest, District Governor Rtn. Vishnu Bahadur Karkee, alongside District Governor Nominee Rtn. Amit Giri and Assistant Governor Rtn. Uttam Mani Paudyal.
The programme featured insights from:
• Rtn. Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi — President, Nepal NCD Alliance
• Dr. Abhinav Baidhya — President, Southeast Asia Regional NCD Alliance
• Dr. Abani Bhusan Upadhyaya — Senior Consultant Cardiologist
• Dr. Bhagwan Koirala — Chair, Kathmandu Institute of Child Health
• Dr. Chandra Mani Adhikari — Coordinator, Nepal Heart Net and President, Cardiac Society of Nepal
We also warmly acknowledge Dr. Satya Narayan Suwal, President, Nepal Heart Foundation, and representatives of the participating health organisations, Rotary clubs, Rotaract and Inner Wheel.
Our special thanks to Rtn. Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi for coordinating the programme, Rtn. Shikha Prasai for conducting it as MC, and all sponsors, members, spouses and participants for their support.
Together, let’s build healthier habits and healthier communities.