Foundation Overview
History and Affiliations
• Founded: 1988 by a dedicated team of medical professionals and public health advocates including Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey.
• Global Network: Affiliated with the World Heart Federation and the Asia Pacific Heart Network.
• Reach: Operates with dozens of district branches and active community committees throughout Nepal's provinces.
Core Programs and Activities
• School Health Screenings: Regular cardiac and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) screenings for children in schools.
• RHD Prevention & Control: National initiatives providing preventive care, diagnostics, and medical treatments, supported by the End Rheumatic Heart Disease Fund.
• Public Awareness Campaigns: Educational programs including the "Go Red for Women" campaign targeting female cardiovascular health.
• Patient Support & Rehabilitation: Financial assistance for poor and needy heart patients alongside cardiac rehabilitation services.
• Community Clinics: Operates specialized localized heart clinics providing ECG, Echocardiography, and basic screening support.