CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: “AIIMS to Launch DM Course in Pediatric Neurology and Set Up Stroke Clinic” AIIMS Bhopal will soon launch a DM course in Pediatric Neurology and establish a Stroke Clinic. Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Singh announced these plans at the Neurology Department’s foundation day event. Prof. Singh praised the department for providing excellent care with limited resources and emphasized the need to develop an integrated interdepartmental treatment system. He also encouraged alumni of AIIMS to share their suggestions to enhance treatment facilities further.
Dr. Sunil Malik, President of AIIMS Bhopal, highlighted that over 80% of deaths from neurological conditions occur among the lower and middle-income groups, with most cases being injury-related due to accidents. He stressed the need to expand outreach activities to dispel misconceptions about epilepsy within the community. Dr. Malik mentioned that efforts are underway to establish a “Center of Neurosciences” at AIIMS in collaboration with Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Singh. He also emphasized that as doctors, we should exhibit humility, generosity, politeness, and gentleness in our behavior.
Earlier, Department Head Dr. Priyanka V. Kashyap reported that the number of patients in the Neurology OPD has increased from 9,000 to 18,000 over the past two years, with over 10,000 patients receiving treatment in just the first six months of this year. On this occasion, a CME with the theme “Brain Health for All” was also held. During the CME, Dr. Agrata Sharma explained that brain stroke is a life-threatening condition occurring when there is inadequate blood flow to a part of the brain, usually due to a blocked artery or bleeding. Without a continuous blood supply, brain cells in the affected area begin to die from lack of oxygen. Dr. Anshul Singh, Dr. Neerendra Rai, and Dr. Archana Verma also discussed various aspects of brain health.
