Event Overview
On World Heart Day, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH) convened more than 800 citizens at the Community Fitness Festival titled “Don’t Miss A Beat” in Dwaraka Hall, Ramaiah Campus, Bengaluru. The morning session was flagged off by Dr. Madan S. Gaekwad, Chief Operating Officer of RMH. Participants engaged in aerobics, Zumba and Tai Chi sessions, underscoring the importance of regular physical activity for cardiovascular health. Kannada‑ and Telugu‑film actresses Kavya Shetty and Shanvi Srivastava attended, urging the crowd to prioritize fitness and heart health.
The programme extended beyond exercise, with RMH medical experts delivering focused cardiovascular wellness talks and conducting hands‑on CPR training, equipping attendees with emergency response skills. The festival concluded with a specially curated healthy‑heart breakfast, reinforcing lifestyle choices that support long‑term heart health.
Hospital Credentials and Recognitions
Established in 2004, RMH is a 500‑bed, JCI‑, NABH‑ and NABL‑certified multi‑disciplinary super‑specialty quaternary care hospital. It received the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval in June 2025, signifying adherence to international patient‑care and safety standards. In the same month, the American Heart Association (AHA) certified RMH as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center, and the American Stroke Association (ASA) designated it a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The hospital’s Bone Marrow Unit and stem‑cell laboratory earned FACT accreditation, confirming compliance with rigorous peer‑reviewed standards across the entire stem‑cell process.
RMH is affiliated with Mount Sinai International, New York, since June 2024, a partnership aimed at elevating clinical care, research, innovation and technology. The institution was also recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2025, based on peer recommendations, quality metrics, patient experience and PROMs surveys.
Clinical Milestones and Service Portfolio
Over its operational history, RMH has treated more than 5 million patients and performed over 200,000 surgeries. Transplant achievements include approximately 600 renal transplants, more than 50 heart transplants, and over 210 bone‑marrow transplants. Liver transplant services were initiated in 2025. The hospital’s Centers of Excellence—Ramaiah Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Oncosciences, Nephro‑Uro Sciences, Neurosciences and Gastro‑intestinal Sciences—deliver comprehensive specialty and super‑specialty care.
Summary of Impact
The community‑focused festival combined health education, physical activity and emergency preparedness, aligning with RMH’s broader mission of preventive cardiac care. Simultaneously, the press release highlighted RMH’s extensive clinical capabilities, international accreditations, strategic affiliations and recognitions, underscoring its position as a leading healthcare provider in India.