ISCCM to hold critical care awareness walkathon on Friday - The HinduPublished - October 09, 2026 12:58 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAMThe Visakhapatnam branch of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) will observe National Critical Care Day on Friday with a public awareness walkathon to highlight the importance of recognising life-threatening medical emergencies early.The walkathon, themed “Together We Walk, Together We Care”, will begin at 6 a.m. from Kali Mata Temple and proceed towards the Park Junction on Beach Road. ISCCM Visakhapatnam branch chairperson D. Sairama Devi and secretary Vara Lakshmi said timely recognition and appropriate response during medical emergencies could help save lives.They said the event would also highlight the role of critical care teams in providing specialised treatment and life support to critically ill patients. Doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, students and members of the public have been invited to participate.Published - October 09, 2026 12:58 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }