In an innovative effort to raise awareness on the importance of sleep health, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram organized India’s first sleep chain at the Vanagaram junction to commemorate World Sleep Day 2025. The event aimed to highlight the significance of sleep, with over 60% of Indians suffering from poor sleep quality, and its link to various health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders. The sleep chain, featuring doctors and nurses holding pillows with messages on the importance of sleep, is a powerful reminder that sleep is a biological necessity, not a luxury.
The initiative emphasizes the need for small but crucial lifestyle changes, such as consistent sleep schedules, reduced screen time, and seeking medical help, to address sleep disorders. Dr. Karthik Madesh, HOD and Clinic Head of the Institute of Sleep Health at Apollo Speciality Hospitals-Vanagaram, stressed that good sleep is critical to good health, citing its equal importance along with diet and exercise.
Dr. Prabhash Prabhakaran, HOD and Senior Consultant, Neurology, added that sleep is often underestimated as a fundamental pillar of health, and initiatives like the sleep chain play a vital role in highlighting its importance. He praised Apollo Specialty Hospital for its commitment to promoting sleep wellness and leading efforts to address sleep-related challenges.
The event was attended by experts, including Dr. Mohanakrishnan, Consultant, Pulmonology, and Dr. Rahul Raghav Menon, CEO and DMS, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram. Apollo Specialty Hospital is also home to the Institute of Sleep Health, a center dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. The hospital’s team of specialists, using advanced sleep studies and diagnostic tools, provides accurate assessments and tailored treatment plans to help patients achieve restorative sleep, leading to improved overall well-being and quality of life.