
‘At least one member in each family should undergo CPR training'
He was interacting with noted cardiologist Dr. Srinivas Ramaka, chairman of Srinivasa Heart Foundation, Hanamkonda, who called on him at his camp office in Karimnagar on Wednesday evening.
Mr Sanjay formally released a postal stamp on CPR on the occasion, a press release said.
He lauded the relentless efforts of Dr. Srinivas in spearheading a public health awareness campaign on CPR and training sessions on the life saving procedure under the banner - Empower the community to take action and save lives.
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