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Om Murti Anil
MD, DM, FACC
ओम मूर्ति अनिल
Om Murti Anil with Prime Minister National Talent Award in 2025
Born (1978-10-31) 31 October 1978 (age 46)
Dhamaura, Mahottari District, Nepal
EducationMBBS - College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur , Kathmandu University

MD - Institute of Medicine

DM Cardiology - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Alma materAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
OccupationCardiologist
Known forHealth awareness
Notable work11-day heart camp

Smokers are not selfish

Guinness World Records in health awareness
SpouseManisha Baidar Singh
Parent(s)Tej Narayan Singh (father)
Raj Kumari Devi Singh (mother)
AwardsPrime Minister National Talent Award
Nepal Bidya Bhusan Padak
Suprabal Janasewa Shree-III
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2024–present
Subscribers175K subscribers[1]
Views6 million[1]
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers2025
Last updated: 19 April 2025
Websitedrommurtianil.com

Om Murti Anil (Nepali: ओममूर्ति अनिल; born 31 October 1978)[2] is a Nepalese cardiologist, social worker, author and social media influencer. He is the founder of the National Cardiac Centre and is recognized for his contributions to cardiovascular health awareness in Nepal and beyond.6

In 2014, he led and funded an 11-day heart camp, the largest in the country, providing free heart checkups and treatment to 6859 individuals along with research on causes of heart disease in youths.[3][4]

He has published two books: Ma Pani Doctor (2013), aimed at public health education; and Jiwanta Sambandha (2023), a memoir exploring the importance of relationships and fatherhood.[5][6] He also founded the Dr. Om Foundation in 2023, a non-profit organization that conducts free health camps, offers scholarships to underprivileged students, and promotes social transformation through community-based initiatives. [7][8]

Anil has received several honors, including the Prime Minister National Talent Award for his contributions to the health sector, particularly in raising health awareness and providing remote medical services through technology,along with the Nepal Bidhyabhusan Padak and the Suprabal Janasewa Shree – III. [9][10]

He has over 1.4 million followers on Facebook and more than 150,000 subscribers on YouTube, where he shares his guidance and motivational posts on leading a healthy lifestyle. [11] He also has set two world records which includes Guinness World Records in cardiovascular health awareness.[12][13][14]

Early life and education

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Anil was born on 31 October 1978 in Dhamaura village of Mahottari district to Tej Narayan Singh and Rajakumari Devi Singh. He received his primary education there.[15] After high school, he got his ISC degree in Janakpur before completing MBBS at College of Medical Sciences in Bharatpur, followed by MD in internal medicine from Institute of Medical Sciences (IOM), Maharajgunj, and DM in cardiology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.[2] Additionally he holds fellowships from the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI). [16]

Career

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Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre

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Anil joined the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2011 . There he played an important role in establishing and running the DM Cardiology Program. He mentored cardiology residents and supported the academic foundation of the program. Between 2011 and 2015, he also played a key role in establishing and operating the catheterization laboratory (cath lab) services at the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Center (MCVTC), a government hospital in Kathmandu. [17]

National Cardiac Centre

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Anil is the founder and chairman of the National Cardiac Centre, established in Kathmandu in 2020 which conducts awareness activities with a primary focus on prevention.[18][19]

Dr. Om Foundation

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He also founded the Dr. Om Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to health, education, and social transformation in Nepal. [20] In 2024, it conducted a nationwide anti-smoking campaign, "Smokers are not selfish." [21]In 2025, the foundation awarded scholarships totaling NPR 2 million to 60 underprivileged students across all seven provinces. [22]

Public Health Initiatives

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Heart Camps

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In 2014, he organized Nepal’s largest free heart camp, offering ECGs, echocardiograms, and blood tests to over 6800 people for early heart disease detection. It was funded by him and his friends; the camp cost 5 million rupees.[3][23]

Largest research on Heart Diseases

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He conducted one of Nepal’s largest studies on cardiovascular risk factors, surveying 5,530 healthy young adults in Kathmandu. The research, published in 2019 in the Journal of Nepal Health Research Council.[24][4]

Training of Health professionals

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He launched the Mission to Save Heart campaign to improve early heart attack care in Nepal by training health workers in ECG interpretation and use of clot-busting drugs. A 2.5 million rupee fund was organized to provide free life-saving medicines to poor patients.[25]

Health Campaign

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In 2024, he launched the ⁣⁣Smokers are not selfish campaign to promote quitting smoking by emphasizing its harm to others. The two-week campaign concluded on February 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day and Vasant Panchami, with over 1,700 people quitting the habit. [26]

Telemedicine Services

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He offers telemedicine services for individuals facing financial or geographical barriers. Through phone and online consultations, patients—especially from remote areas can access essential medical care without needing hospital visits. [20]

Author

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In 2013, he wrote Ma Pani Doctor, "I Am Also a Doctor," a health guide to help the public prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, especially heart ailments. Launched by Nepal’s then-president on World Heart Day, over 5,000 free copies were distributed to those in need, boosting health awareness. [27][28][29] His second book, Jiwanta Sambandha was released in September 2023. [30]

Health awareness

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Social Media Presence

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Anil has more than 1.45 million followers on Facebook and over 200,000 YouTube subscribers. [31][29] [32]For over a decade he has used social media to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and social causes.[28]Creating his posts in response to queries from patients and followers, he offers guidance and motivation for adopting a healthy lifestyle. [33]

World Records

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  • Guinness World Record for Heart Health Awareness (2023): On September 29, 2023, World Heart Day, he set a Guinness World Record with 11,212 live viewers for a 30-minute Facebook livestream on "Diagnosis of Hypertension," reflecting over a decade of public health work.[34]
  • World Book of Records Recognition (2023): In March 2023, he was recognized by the World Book of Records for the "Longest Running Radio Interview" on heart disease prevention, based on 44 weekly sessions on Image FM from 2013 to 2014. [35]

Personal life

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Anil is married to Manisha Baidar who is a nurse by profession. They have two children. [36]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About Om Murti Anil Podcast". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b Republica. "Ma Pani Doctor: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Heart Disease". My City. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  3. ^ a b c "A Doctor With Heart Warming Compassion". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  4. ^ a b Anil, Om Murti; Yadav, Randhir Sagar; Shrestha, Nitesh; Koirala, Sachit; Shrestha, Shumneva; Nikhil, Om Murti; Baidar, Manisha; Chaudhary, Nabin; Jaishwal, Chandni; Yadav, Navin Sagar; Mahara, Aabhushan Bikram; Jha, Roshan Kumar; Poudyal, Amod Kumar (2019-01-28). "Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Apparently Healthy Urban Adult Population of Kathmandu". Journal of Nepal Health Research Council. 16 (41): 438–445. ISSN 1999-6217. PMID 30739937.
  5. ^ "For a healthier heart". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  6. ^ ""Jiwanta Sambandha: Bridging Generations, Fostering Love"". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  7. ^ Service, Himalayan News (2024-12-14). "Om Foundation distributes 350 blankets to underprivileged families in Mahottari". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  8. ^ "Dr Om Foundation announces first round of scholarship recipients". Public Service Broadcasting, Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  9. ^ "Press Trust Of India". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
  10. ^ "Prime Minister National Talent Award announced". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
  11. ^ "A doctor using social media to spread health awareness". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  12. ^ "Dr. Om Murti Anil : Guinness World Record".
  13. ^ www.ETHealthworld.com. "Nepalese cardiologist sets Guinness World Record on health awareness - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  14. ^ "Nepali cardiologist sets Guinness World Record". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  15. ^ काठमाडौं, नागरिक. "बुबाकै प्रेरणाका कारण सामाजिक कार्यमा अग्रसर छु: डा. ओम मूर्ति अनिल". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  16. ^ "Senior cardiologist Dr. Om Murti Anil bags two world records". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  17. ^ "Senior cardiologist Dr. Om Murti Anil bags two world records". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  18. ^ "हृदयघात भएर हाम्रो अगाडि कोही ढल्यो भने तत्काल के गर्ने ?". HealthPati. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  19. ^ "Dr. Om Murti Anil: More than a cardiologist". Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  20. ^ a b "Dr Om Foundation launches free cardiac camp". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  21. ^ ""Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  22. ^ "डा. ओम फाउन्डेसनले विद्यार्थीलाई छात्रवृत्ति दिने". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  23. ^ "A Decade Of Heart Health Camp". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  24. ^ "Cardiovascular disease survey to be held in Nepal". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  25. ^ "Mission to Save Heart". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  26. ^ "Family First: Dr. Anil's Love-Infused Anti-Smoking Initiative". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  27. ^ Today, N. L. (2023-03-23). "Ma Pani Doctor: The book that empowers Nepalis to take control of their health". Nepal Live Today. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  28. ^ a b "विश्व मुटु दिवस: भर्चुअल दुनियाँका मुटु डाक्टर". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  29. ^ a b सुनार, पवित्रा. "'फेसबुक लाइभ' डाक्टर". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  30. ^ "Nurturing relationships in a changing world". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  31. ^ काठमाडौँ, नागरिक. "डा ओम मूर्तिद्वारा सामाजिक सञ्जालको आम्दानी सामाजिक कार्यमै खर्च". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  32. ^ "सामाजिक सञ्जालमा किन सक्रिय छन् डा. ओममूर्ति अनिल ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  33. ^ "Dr Om Murti Anil: A cardiologist with a big heart". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  34. ^ Sunar, Pabitra. "Senior Cardiologist Dr Om Murthy Anil bags two Guinness World Records". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  35. ^ "मुटुरोग विशेषज्ञ डाक्टर अनिलको विश्व रेकर्ड". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  36. ^ "डा. ओम मूर्ति अनिलको लभ स्टोरी". Kalakarmi.com. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  37. ^ प्रेस, नेपाल हेल्थ (2025-02-19). "किन पाए डाक्टर ओम मूर्ति अनिलले प्रधानमन्त्री प्रतिभा पुरस्कार ?". Nepal Health Press | नेपाल हेल्थ प्रेस. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
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