FUNDO hosts cardiovascular prevention walk in Santiago

The Dominican Foundation for Obesity and Cardiovascular Prevention (FUNDO) organized the 'Caminata del Corazón 2026' in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The event was held to commemorate World Heart Day and aimed to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco prevention.

Participants gathered at Parque Duarte for stretching and warm-up sessions before walking through the historic center toward the Gran Teatro del Cibao parking area. During the event, FUNDO President Dr. Carlos Brito emphasized the necessity of daily commitment to prevention, including maintaining an active lifestyle and understanding risk factors. Dr. Samuel Ramos, the entity's vice president, also called for strengthening healthy daily habits to support cardiovascular health.