Heartbeat Foundation’s Mission to Deliver Heart Care to Rural India
Heart disease knows no boundaries — but healthcare access does. In India, millions in rural areas face delayed or denied cardiac care due to poor infrastructure, lack of awareness, and high costs. Heartbeat Foundation is going to work to change that.
The Rural Cardiac Crisis
– Over 70% of India’s population lives in rural areas
– Majority lack access to cardiologists or diagnostic facilities
– Poor transport and limited income delay treatment
– High mortality from preventable conditions like arrhythmias and heart failure
Our Rural Mission
1. ECG Vans & Mobile Clinics
Equipped with portable ECG machines and trained personnel, our mobile units would conduct screenings in remote villages.
2. Local Awareness Campaigns
Through schools, panchayats, and local influencers, we would spread awareness on symptoms and the importance of early heart checkups.
3. Screening & Referral Network
Patients detected with abnormalities would be referred to partner hospitals for further diagnosis, often under free or subsidized programs.
4. Training Community Health Workers
We equip ASHA workers and local nurses with tools and education to recognize early signs and guide patients.
5. Partnerships That Multiply Impact
Collaborating with NGOs, government health schemes, and telemedicine platforms to scale reach and impact.
Challenges Ahead
– Lack of stable funding
– Infrastructure for emergency cardiac intervention
– Cultural stigma around seeking care
How You Can Help
– Volunteer with our outreach team
– Donate to fund mobile screenings
– Sponsor a village cardiac camp
Conclusion
No one should be denied heart care because of their pin code. At Heartbeat Foundation, we believe rural lives matter — and every heartbeat counts.