New Delhi, August 13, 2025: CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the Child Heart Foundation (CHF), is advancing early detection of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) among children through its CSR initiative ‘Ek Pehal’. The partnership has conducted six medical screening camps in Gurugram since April, screening over 600 children aged 0 to 18 years.
The initiative has identified 15 suspected CHD cases, with further diagnostic evaluations in progress. Fourteen children have already received treatment under the program. Alongside screenings, CBRE and CHF have held awareness sessions on congenital heart disease for over 240 ASHA and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) workers, aiming to strengthen early detection at the community level.
By year-end, the programme targets 12 medical camps and 12 awareness sessions, with plans to enable treatment for 25 diagnosed children. CHF volunteers conduct door-to-door mobilisation in underserved communities ahead of each camp to ensure broad participation.
“At CBRE, we believe that meaningful change begins when corporate purpose aligns with community needs. ‘Ek Pehal’ is not just a health initiative, it embodies our commitment to advancing health equity and supporting underserved populations. The outcomes achieved so far highlight the critical importance of sustained, on-ground action, and we remain committed to driving initiatives that create long-term impact where it’s needed most,” said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE.
Dr. Vikas Kohli, Founder of Child Heart Foundation, added, “This initiative is designed to take healthcare to where it’s needed most, inside communities that often go unseen by the system. Our experience in Gurugram shows that early diagnosis is not only possible, but necessary, if we are to prevent avoidable suffering.”
The initiative underscores the role of community-driven healthcare in addressing congenital heart disease and improving child health outcomes in underserved regions.
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