Dr. Om Murti Anil, a renowned cardiologist, author, and social advocate, is the founder and chairman of the National Cardiac Centre, Basundhara, Kathmandu. He has significantly impacted medical care and health awareness in Nepal. With exceptional academic credentials, including an MBBS from Kathmandu University, an MD in Medicine (gold medalist) from Tribhuvan University, and a DM in Interventional Cardiology from AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. Anil is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI) from prestigious medical institutions in the USA.
He has over 15 years of experience in different subspecialties of cardiology and has performed more than 7,500 cardiac intervention procedures. He has served as a teacher for DM cardiology students and has established cath lab services in different cardiac centers. He has achieved two world records in health awareness—one for the highest live viewers during a Facebook session on heart disease in 2023 and another for a 44-week radio series on heart health in 2014.
Dr. Anil's efforts to raise health awareness extend through books, camps, and social media. His book "Ma Pani Doctor" educates on heart disease prevention and supports public health initiatives. In 2014, he organized Nepal's largest free heart camp, offering services to over 5,500 participants while contributing personally to its funding. The camp also facilitated extensive research on cardiovascular risk factors in urban populations, which resulted in a recognized NHRC journal publication. Dr. Anil's online campaigns, particularly on Facebook with over 1.4 million followers, have transformed public health education, especially benefiting Nepali migrant workers and underserved populations during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through the Dr. Om Foundation, established in 2023, Dr. Anil has launched impactful programs such as anti-smoking campaigns, school health initiatives, and scholarships for underprivileged students. The foundation also provides essential resources, including warm clothing for marginalized communities and food for orphans and the elderly. Notable works like his book "Jiwanta Sambandh" have supported these charitable efforts, with proceeds funding health education and humanitarian projects.
Dr. Anil has also championed free telemedicine services for Nepali migrant workers, CPR training for security personnel, and skill-building programs for healthcare workers and journalists. His lifelong dedication to improving healthcare access, promoting heart health, and fostering social change reflects his unwavering commitment to public service and transformative impact on Nepalese society.
