Delhi Launches Pioneer Brain Health Clinic in Dwarka, Ambition to Establish Additional 10 Clinics
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Mind Matters: Delhi's Pioneering Brain Health Clinic
Delhi's healthcare landscape took a revolutionary stride with the opening of India's first dedicated brain health clinic at the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka. This groundbreaking facility, inaugurated by Delhi's Health Minister, Pankaj Singh, on May 17th, is more than just a healthcare center – it's a commitment to accessible neurological treatment.
The clinic, inspired by India's Brain Health Initiative in collaboration with NITI Aayog and technical partner IHBAS, is a promising beacon for providing "district-level access" to neurological treatment and rehabilitation over the next year. Patients will find treatment for a wide array of conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's, dementia, migraines, and other neurological disorders by availing their services that include screening, therapy, counseling, and tele-neurology services for follow-up care.
Minister Singh emphasized, "This is not just a facility; it's a mission. Whenever you face a brain-related problem, come here. Don't hesitate or delay treatment. Similar centers will be opened in every district."
Neurological and mental health disorders have become a significant public health concern, accounting for the second-highest number of global deaths and the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Recognizing the greater role that brain health plays in shaping our collective future, Delhi looks to replicate this model across its 11 districts. By combining clinics with lifestyle-modification counseling and caregiver support, the city aspires to offer comprehensive care to the people of Delhi.
As IHBAS trains the staff and monitors outcomes, the initiative embodies forward-thinking strategies and recommendations from NITI Aayog's National Task Force on Brain Health, chaired by IHBAS director Rajinder Kumar Dhamija. Aligned with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's vision of a "future-ready" health system, this endeavor sets a new precedent for accessible and preventive neurological care in Delhi and beyond.
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(Disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dementia, migraines, and other neurological disorders have grown significantly important in terms of public health, now acting as the second leading cause of death worldwide, while simultaneously leading the ranking of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). To mitigate this escalating crisis, Delhi has expanded its services by opening dedicated brain health clinics citywide within the next year, each offering comprehensive care services such as screening, therapy, counseling, and tele-neurology follow-ups. These clinics aim to act as community-based centers of excellence for effective and efficient care access. Informed by best practices and research, clinics will combine high-quality care with a focus on lifestyle modification, including diet, exercise, stress management, and other holistic approaches to optimize health outcomes. )
- The newly opened brain health clinic in Delhi's Indira Gandhi Hospital offers therapies and treatments for a wide range of neurological disorders, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, migraines, and others, accounting for the second-highest number of global deaths and leading the cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
- By establishing dedicated brain health clinics citywide within the next year, Delhi aims to mitigate the escalating crisis of neurological and mental health disorders, combining high-quality care with a focus on lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, stress management, and other holistic approaches to optimize health outcomes.
- Recognizing the significant role of mental health in shaping the collective future, Delhi also plans to provide comprehensive health and wellness services, addressing not only medical-conditions but also mental-health issues, with a commitment to accessible neurological treatment and rehabilitation.
