Aster DM launches ‘My India, Healthy India’ campaign to mark 75 years of Independence

Mumbai: A new healthcare initiative ‘My India, Healthy India’ was launched by Aster DM Healthcare to mark 75 years of progressive India. The initiative mobilised with the help of Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare highlighted the importance of building a productive nation that is backed by healthy citizens.

The campaign jump-started with Asterians hosting several distinct physical activities across Aster hospitals, pharmacies, and labs in India on August 15. The activities that began shortly after the flag hoisting ceremony included 75 minutes of either yoga, walkathon or a Zumba session organised at Aster facilities in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Speaking about the campaign Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “On this auspicious occasion Aster is proud to launch ‘My India, Healthy India’. From today onwards every facility of Aster will urge our customers to inculcate a habit of healthier lifestyle through various ways in line with the vision of making India healthier. We will be supporting this through many awareness campaigns and free and subsidised tests and treatments.”

Through the campaign, more than 10,000 Asterians across its branches and more than 2000 citizens advocated the need for significant lifestyle changes through nutrition and exercise for an overall holistic approach to health.