September 29th 2014

 The World Heart Day is an annual event which takes place on 29 September every year. Each year’s celebrations have a different theme, reflecting key issues and topics relating to heart health. 2014’s theme is “Live, work, play and Join” in creating heart-healthy environments. The places in which we live, work and play should not increase our risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). But individuals frequently cannot make heart-healthy choices due to environmental factors, such as the availability of healthy food or smoke-free zones. World Heart Day 2014With this in mind JMT has embraced this year’s theme by organizing a friendly tournament Futsal match between individuals from different aspects of life, Doctors from Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Magnus Pharmaceuticals, the Annapurna Hotel staff from the corporate side and from the Media side ECS Media. With this energizing sport we can all join the global movement for better heart-healthy choices. All four teams played hard and well representing their work places and life styles.

The game commenced at 10 am sharp with Dr. Bhagawan Koirala, a reputed senior cardiologist from Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, and Director of Magnus Pharmaceuticals Mr. S.P. Maskey , kicking off the official game ball. The tournament lasted till 1:00 pm with the Annapurna Hotel winning the heart healthy game. The doctors from Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center surprised everyone by coming in second place, while Magnus Pharmaceutical’s players came in third place and the players from ECS Media came in fourth place. Trophies were distributed to all teams. Magnus Pharmaceuticals and Bank of Kathmandu commemorated World Heart Day 2014 by sponsoring the Futsal event.