Medica Superspecialty Hospital Celebrates World Brain Day With Inspiring Stories & Expert Insights

In a powerful celebration of World Brain Day, Medica Superspecialty Hospital organised an inspiring event featuring compelling patient stories and expert insights. Highlighting the importance of brain health, the event underscored the need for greater awareness and education within the healthcare community.

The event saw participation from esteemed guests, including Chief Guest Tashi Penjore, Honourable Consul General (Royal Bhutanese Consulate); revered Bengali playwright and thespian Arun Mukhopadhyay; and film director, writer, and actor Shiboprosad Mukherjee. Representing Medica were  L.N. Tripathy, Senior Vice Chairman, Director & Senior Consultant, Medica Institute of Neurological Diseases (MIND); Harsh Jain, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon; and Sunandan Basu, Consultant, Brain and Spine Surgeon.

 L.N. Tripathy emphasised the critical state of brain health in India, noting, “Brain health is the cornerstone of our well-being. Each year, 40,000 to 50,000 people in India are diagnosed with brain tumours, with 20 per cent being children. The average survival rate for malignant brain tumours is only 34.4 per cent. These figures highlight the need for increased awareness, timely diagnosis, and healthier therapeutic management to improve prognosis and quality of life."

Harsh Jain spoke about Medica's dedication to providing top-tier treatment, stating, “Our commitment is to offer treatment that meets global standards. We have established an internal Tumor Board that includes neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, neuro-pathologists, and neuro-radiologists. This collaborative approach helps us address complex cases effectively.”

Sunandan Basu stressed the importance of advancing neurological treatments, saying, “Our commitment at Medica is to enhance advanced treatments for neurological disorders. Prioritising education, research, and early intervention can significantly improve handling brain disorders and create a better future for all.”

The event featured moving testimonials from patients who shared their recovery stories.  Naresh Saha, a 68-year-old patient, recounted his journey, “On 11th June 2023, I experienced a convulsion which led to the discovery of a brain tumour. I underwent surgery on 27th June 2023 and was discharged on 1st July 2023. Follow-up MRIs show that I am now tumor-free. I am deeply grateful for the excellent care I received.”

The father of 12-year-old Prachesta Chhetri shared, “Prachesta was rushed to the emergency room on 29th April 2024 after severe vomiting and a seizure. She underwent critical surgeries and was able to go home on 10th May 2024. Her recovery has been remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful to the medical team.”

Mahendra Pratap Singh, a 50-year-old patient, described his ordeal, “On 31st May 2024, I experienced a severe headache due to bleeding in my brain and an aneurysm. I underwent a procedure on 2nd June 2024 and was discharged on 8th June 2024. I have recovered well and am immensely grateful for the excellent care I received.”