MGM Group of Hospitals Conducts Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to Boost Cardiac Emergency Awareness on Republic Day 2026

Chennai, 24 January 2026: In a landmark public health and community preparedness initiative, MGM Healthcare rolled out a citywide Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme across 77 locations on Republic Day 2026. The initiative concluded with the felicitation of trainers who played a pivotal role in delivering one of the largest coordinated community life-saving efforts, empowering citizens with essential first-response skills and strengthening a culture of emergency preparedness.

India is witnessing a concerning rise in sudden cardiac arrests, including among younger adults. Recent data indicate that over 25% of heart attacks occur in individuals under 40, while 15–20% of sudden cardiac arrest cases affect those below 50, underscoring a growing public health challenge. With bystander CPR rates remaining critically low, MGM Healthcare’s initiative focused on bridging the crucial gap between the onset of a cardiac emergency and timely medical intervention.

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Under its flagship CSR initiative, “One Nation. One Skill. Infinite Lives.”, MGM Healthcare successfully trained 770+ citizens in a single day across Chennai, Madurai, Visakhapatnam and select outstation districts, making it one of the largest coordinated BLS training programmes conducted in the city and beyond. The sessions covered CPR, choking response and AED awareness, with hands-on demonstrations led by certified clinicians and trainers.

Training was conducted across public spaces, educational institutions, corporate parks and residential communities. Participants received certificates upon completion. As part of the initiative, MGM Healthcare also made an attempt to enter the Limca Book of Records for conducting BLS training across the maximum number of locations in a single day.

Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Senathi Nanda Kishore, Clinical Director, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead, Anaesthesiology and Surgical ICU, MGM Healthcare, said, “Every minute matters in a medical emergency. Through this Republic Day initiative, we aimed to equip citizens with the confidence and skills to act decisively and save lives before medical help arrives.”

Adding to this, Mr. Nilesh Mundada, COO and Senior Vice President – Finance, MGM Healthcare, said, “By scaling Basic Life Support training, we are building a culture of preparedness where every citizen can act as a first responder. Saving a life is a shared civic responsibility, and this initiative strengthens India’s emergency readiness beyond hospital walls.”

Through this programme, MGM Healthcare continues to extend care beyond hospitals, reinforcing its commitment to sustained community engagement and public health awareness.

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