Gleneagles Hospital Lakdi Ka Pul Hyderabad (part of the Fortis Healthcare Network Hospital) organises ‘Ride for a Cause’ motorbike rally on World Liver Day 2026 in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad, April 19, 2026: Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul, (part of the Fortis Healthcare Network) organised a special motorbike rally titled “Ride for a Cause” to mark World Liver Day 2026, observed every year on April 19 to raise awareness on liver health and early detection of liver diseases. The rally highlighted this year’s theme, “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”, focusing on how everyday lifestyle choices can prevent liver diseases.
The event saw over 500 bikers and participants from across Hyderabad ride together for the cause, including motorcycle clubs, working professionals and healthcare staff. The rally was flagged off by Mr. R. Sanjay Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Saifabad, Hyderabad in the presence of senior hepatologists, surgeons and administrators from Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul.
The motorbike convoy started from Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul, passed through key city stretches and returned to the hospital premises, drawing attention from onlookers along the route. Riders sported flags, liver health messages and safety gear, reinforcing the dual message of road safety and liver-friendly habits such as balanced diet, regular exercise, limited alcohol intake and periodic health check-ups
During the event, the liver care team from Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul, featuring Dr Kavya Harika Dendukuri, Lead Hepatologist, actively engaged with participants and the biking community, highlighting the importance of early detection and lifestyle modification for liver health. They were joined by Dr Tharun Gattu, Senior HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Dr Manikanteswara Rao, Consultant HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Dr G Victor Vinod Babu, Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, who collectively emphasized the need for regular screening, timely intervention and sustained awareness to combat the rising burden of liver diseases in the region.
Gracing the occasion Bharat Kanth Reddy, Regional CEO Hyderabad and Chennai, Gleneagle Hospitals said,“World Liver Day is a powerful reminder that the choices we make every day shape our long-term health. At Gleneagles Hospitals in Chennai and Hyderabad, we are committed to turning awareness into action by empowering communities to embrace liver-friendly habits, seek timely screening and support each other in staying healthy for the long ride ahead”
Speaking on the occasion, Bharath M, Chief Administrator, Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul, said, “Every day, we see how advanced liver disease can disrupt lives, even among people in their most productive years. With this motorbike rally, we wanted Hyderabad’s youth and riding community to become ambassadors of liver health—reminding everyone that disciplined habits, safe choices and regular screening can keep the liver strong and prevent serious complications.”
Kura Muralidhar, General Manager, Business Development & Marketing Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul “Hyderabad’s biking community has shown remarkable energy and discipline by turning their passion for riding into a force for public good. Awareness rides like this help take the message of liver health directly to people on the streets, in a way that is both engaging and memorable.”
World Liver Day 2026, themed “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”, urges people to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes—healthy diet, physical activity, reduced alcohol use and timely screening—to protect liver health. As one of Hyderabad’s leading centres for hepatology, HPB surgery and liver transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul offers comprehensive liver care, from preventive screening to advanced surgical and transplant services.
During the programme, participants received educational leaflets on liver health and were counselled on key risk factors such as obesity, fatty liver, diabetes, viral hepatitis and alcohol-related liver disease. The hospital plans to work closely with local riding groups and communities to organise similar awareness activities across Hyderabad in the coming months.
