Gleneagles Global Health City and Hindustan Institute of Science and Technology Organise Walkathon to Create Awareness on Liver diseases

• Actor Sathish Flagged off the Walk-a-thon to commemorate World Liver Day

Chennai, April 30th, 2023: Gleneagles Global Health City in association with Hindustan Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, conducted the World Liver Day Marathon on Sunday. Mr. Sathish, an accomplished actor and comedian, was the chief guest and flagged off the walkathon from NIOT Pallikaranai which culminated at Pallikaranai police station, covering a distance of over 4km.

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Doctors and staff from Gleneagles Global Health City and Hundreds of students and professors from the Hindustan Institute of Science and Technology took part in the walkathon to create awareness about liver diseases. Participants hold banners and placards with information about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of liver diseases. The walkathon helped raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy liver and promoting the early detection of liver-related illnesses.

“After the brain, the liver is the second largest and second-most complicated organ in the body and if proper precautions are not taken, the liver can easily get damaged. The walkathon is intended to raise awareness of liver infections among participants and the general public and to encourage regular check-ups to identify any underlying diseases. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, weight, and staying active are equally important. We are pleased to partner with the Hindustan Institute of Science and Technology to drive home the message on Liver care”, said Dr. Alok Khullar, CEO, Gleneagles Global Health City.

In today’s fast-paced world people often ignore the symptoms of liver diseases. Stress should be given to preventive healthcare, added Dr. Alok,” 

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