11-day heart camp
| Native name | एघार दिने बृहत् मुटु शिविर |
|---|---|
| Date | September 13–24, 2014 |
| Duration | 11 days |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Motive | To raise awareness about Cardiovascular diseases and conduct research. |
| Target | Conduct free heart check-ups, major research, and health awareness. |
| Budget | 5 million |
| Organized by | Om Murti Anil |
| Participants | More than 6800 |
| Awards | Best Research Paper award 2018 by Ministry of Health and Population |
The 11-day heart camp was organized on the occasion of World Heart Day in September 2014 in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the largest public health event conducted in Nepal till date. It was funded and organized by Dr. Om Murti Anil. The event served 6859 individuals. The camp was a blend of three key aspects: free extensive cardiac health checkups, the largest heart health research, and widespread awareness of cardiovascular health. It was conducted to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and also conduct research on the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in apparently healthy-looking adults of the Kathmandu Valley. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Nepal Health Research Council (JNHRC), and the research was recognized with the "Best Research Paper" award of 2018.