HCFI, MedTalks launch Dr KK Aggarwal oration series

IMT News Desk
IMT News Desk
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The campaign hails the contribution of healthcare professionals

Dr KK’s Heart CareFoundation of India (HCFI) and MedTalks, a leading healthcare Learning and Patient Education Platform, celebrated the #HeroesWhoHeal this Doctor’s Day with a campaign. The campaign lauds healthcare practitioners associated with the NGO for their contribution and efforts in saving lives. 

The day also marked the launch of Dr KK Aggarwal Oration series, in the name of Padma Shri Awardee Dr KK Aggarwal. The first-ever oration in the series will be delivered by Dr Sanjiv Chopra, Professor at Harvard Medical School and New York Times Bestselling Author on ‘Dharma, Happiness, and Living with Purpose.’The session was moderated by Nalin S Kohli Renowned Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Indian politician and former prime-time anchor of Doordarshan.

A video hailing the contribution of doctors and other healthcare professionals was also launched as part of the integrated campaign. The video has been made by Red Comet Films, a leading production house founded by Mr Ankit Ahuja and it showcases how heroes rise during challenging times and work for the welfare of people without any expectations. It brings out the essence of a healthcare professional’s life.

Dr Veena Aggarwal, Trustee Dr KK’ Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), said, “Apart from the fact that we are acknowledging the efforts of our fellow healthcare workers on this Doctor’s Day, this campaign is also a befitting tribute to Dr Aggarwal himself, the man known as “the doctor with a stethoscope.”

Dr Chopra, said, “The topic of the oration also signifies what the healthcare community stands for, which is living with a purpose and fulfilling their duty (dharma). It is not just a celebration of his life but also that of the healthcare community and their efforts.”

Kohli, added, “I congratulate Dr KK’s HCFI and Medtalks for launching the #HeroesWhoHeal campaign and the oration series as a mark of respect to thousands in the healthcare community.”

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