Hearts Dharna in Hyderabad STAR Hospitals Stages Creative "Heart Dharna" at Nanakramguda Circle to Demand Urgent Action on Heart Health

HYDERABAD, India - In an innovative and striking approach to public health advocacy, STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad-with the esteemed support of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)-has launched a unique "Heart Dharna" (protest) campaign to raise urgent awareness about cardiovascular health and reach the community in a completely novel way.

As part of World Heart Day initiatives, the campaign featured eye-catching installations at the busy Nanakramguda Circle. Life-sized heart cutouts were seen staging a symbolic "protest," holding placards and demanding "justice" for cardiovascular wellness.

Rather than traditional public service announcements, the protesting hearts voiced vital, life-saving lifestyle demands on behalf of human well-being:

• 30 minutes of daily movement
• Less salt in daily diets
• Regular tracking to know your blood pressure
• No smoking
• Less stress lifestyle management
• Better sleep hygiene
• Learning CPR to save lives in emergencies

With the backing of HMDA, this creative initiative aims to spark critical conversations across Hyderabad, urging citizens to take charge of their cardiac health through simple yet powerful everyday changes.