Citizens Hospital Strengthens Cardiac Preparedness with BLS, CPR & E-Heart

Hyderabad 2026: 

On the occasion of World Heart Day 2026, Citizens Specialty Hospitals, Nallagandla, is reinforcing its commitment to preventive cardiac health and emergency preparedness through its “Don’t Miss a Beat. Be an Informed Citizen” initiative. The initiative brings together extensive Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and the introduction of E-Heart, Citizens, a WhatsApp community focused on connecting stakeholders with timely cardiac expertise.

Over the past year, Citizens Specialty Hospitals has taken cardiac awareness and CPR education beyond the hospital, conducting 1,350+ BLS and CPR training sessions across residential communities, educational institutions, workplaces and neighbourhood associations.The initiative focuses on equipping citizens with practical knowledge to recognise cardiac emergencies, initiate CPR and provide immediate assistance until professional medical help arrives. Through hands-on training and awareness programmes, the hospital is encouraging people to move beyond awareness and become prepared to take action when faced with a cardiac emergency. This effort reflects the hospital’s emphasis on preventive health education and empowering citizens with life-saving skills.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Prabhakar Palacharla, Vice President & Regional Chief Operating Officer, Citizens Specialty Hospital & American Oncology Institute South, said, “Cardiovascular disease is an increasing concern among the working-age population, affecting people at a time when they are often at the centre of their families, workplaces and communities.

When a cardiac emergency occurs, every minute matters, and the actions taken in those first few minutes can make a critical difference. That is why we need to go beyond awareness and equip more people to become confident first responders—able to recognise the signs of a cardiac emergency, call for help promptly and provide basic life-saving support until medical assistance arrives. On World Heart Day, we encourage everyone to learn these essential skills and be prepared to step in when someone needs help. A community that knows how to respond can give a person a better chance when every heartbeat counts.”

Together, the BLS and CPR initiative and E-Heart, Citizens represent Citizens Specialty Hospitals’ broader approach to cardiac health by educating citizens, building emergency response capabilities and strengthening access to timely cardiac expertise.