Promenada Inimilor initiative promotes cardiovascular health in Romania

The “Promenada Inimilor” (Walk of Hearts) initiative is being held in various locations to promote physical activity and cardiovascular health in observance of World Heart Day.

In Târgu Jiu, the Rotary Club is organizing an event at the “Coloanei fără Sfârșit” Park starting at 10:00. The initiative aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle and offers prizes to participants, including professional blood pressure monitors and a bicycle.

In Timișoara, the event will take place at “Ion Creangă” Children's Park at 11:00. This project is supported by Rotary clubs from Timișoara and over 50 cities across Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The initiative is coordinated by Professor Dan Gaiță from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, who advocates for daily movement to reduce risks of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.