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Walkathon brings men's health into focus
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Fortis Hospital staff perform a skit on men's health as part of the 5K walkathon on Sunday. DH PHOTO/S K DINESH

Over 500 students, teachers and working professionals took part in a 5K walkathon organised by the St Joseph’s Institute of Management in association with Fortis Hospitals on Saturday.

The walkathon was aimed at creating awareness on men’s health, with a focus on lifestyle diseases, cancer and orthopaedic problems. It was flagged off by national shooting champion and Arjuna awardee Prakash Nanjappa. The first activity was a Zumba fitness session conducted by professional instructors.

Participants walked through Primrose Road, MG Road and the other adjoining streets of central Bengaluru.

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(Published 01 December 2019, 00:22 IST)