400,000+
people reached through free healthcare
Heart Care Foundation Comilla
Our Impact
Two Decades of Inspiring Healthier Hearts
Since 1 September 2004, we have worked to prevent heart disease through awareness, health education, and community-based care.
Our journey
Working together for healthier hearts
Inspired by the global World Heart Day movement, Heart Care Foundation Comilla shares heart-disease and stroke-prevention messages in Cumilla and across Bangladesh.
By the numbers
Impact that reaches people
100+
free heart camps
14
published health-awareness books
7
books focused on heart health
Figures provided by the Foundation; the free-camp service has been delivered since 2004.
2000–2024
Our journey through the years
A history of World Heart Day campaigns and the Foundation’s work since its establishment in 2004.
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2000
World Heart Day begins
- “I Love My Heart, Let It Beat”
The World Heart Federation, with support from the World Health Organization, began the worldwide World Heart Day movement.
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2001–2002
Awareness for a heart for life
- “A Heart for Life”
The campaigns highlighted heart health throughout life and the value of building healthy habits from childhood.
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2003
Women’s heart health
- “Women, Heart Disease & Stroke”
The campaign focused attention on women’s risks of heart disease and stroke.
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2004
Heart Care Foundation Comilla is established
- “Children, Adolescents and Heart Disease”
On 1 September, Heart Care Foundation Comilla was established in Cumilla, Bangladesh, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Triptish Chandra Ghose.
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2005–2007
Healthy lifestyles and collective action
- 2005 — “Healthy Weight, Healthy Shape”
- 2006 — “How Young Is Your Heart?”
- 2007 — “Team Up for Healthy Hearts”
Campaigns promoted healthy weight, exercise, avoiding tobacco, and action by families and communities.
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2008–2010
Identifying and managing risk
- 2008 — “Know Your Risk”
- 2009 — “Work with Heart”
- 2010 — “I Work with Heart”
The themes raised awareness of cardiovascular risks—including blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes—and healthier workplaces.
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2011–2015
Family and community awareness
- 2011–2012 — “One World, One Home, One Heart”
- 2013 — “Take the Road to a Healthy Heart”
- 2014 — “Heart Choices NOT Hard Choices”
- 2015 — “Healthy Heart Choices for Everyone, Everywhere”
Campaigns encouraged heart-healthy choices at home and opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
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2016–2019
Empowering heart-health champions
- 2016 — “Power Your Life”
- 2017 — “Share the Power”
- 2018 — “My Heart, Your Heart”
- 2019 — “Be A Heart Hero”
These campaigns encouraged people to take responsibility for the heart health of themselves and their families.
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2020–2022
Heart health through the pandemic
- 2020 — “Use Heart to Beat Cardiovascular Disease”
- 2021 — “Use Heart to Connect”
- 2022 — “Use Heart for Every Heart”
Heart-health awareness and prevention remained important through the difficult COVID-19 pandemic years.
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2023
International recognition and Bengali-language achievement
- “Use Heart, Know Heart”
Heart Care Foundation Comilla received the “Most Inspiring World Heart Day Award 2023.” Following the Foundation’s initiative, Bengali was included in World Heart Day communications and campaign materials.
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2024
From awareness to action
- “Use Heart for Action”
The theme called for practical action to prevent cardiovascular disease, stronger health policy, and active engagement by governments and decision-makers.
International recognition · 2023
A heart-health message recognized worldwide
Heart Care Foundation Comilla received the World Heart Federation’s “Most Inspiring World Heart Day Award 2023,” recognizing the Foundation’s contribution to cardiovascular awareness.
Following the Foundation’s initiative and request, Bengali was included in World Heart Day communications and campaign materials—an important achievement for Bengali-speaking communities worldwide.
Alongside our community
Awareness brought to life
Heart-health messages are shared through rallies, cycling events, school and college programmes, physical activity, and educational outreach.
- Free heart camps
- Public-awareness rallies
- School and college awareness programmes
- Physical exercise and healthy lifestyles
- Educational leaflet distribution
Education for prevention
Professor Dr. Triptish Chandra Ghose has published 14 books on health awareness and related subjects, including seven focused on heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention.
14 books published · 7 focused on heart healthLocal action, global connection
As a full member of the World Heart Federation, Heart Care Foundation Comilla is connected to the global movement for cardiovascular health.
Full member of the World Heart Federation
Our commitment continues
Building healthier hearts for the future
Our journey is not just about the years behind us; it is about the lives we can positively influence in the years ahead. We remain committed to building a healthier society through cardiovascular disease prevention, awareness, education, rehabilitation, and community engagement.
Heart Health for Everyone. A Healthier Future for All.
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