As the control center and the source of all bodily functions, the brain governs our ideas, feelings, and behaviors. It is more than just another organ. The medical community must continue telling the story of brain health and important awareness. In honor of World Brain Day and the celebration of the moving testimonies of patients, Medica Superspecialty Hospital held a motivational program in which spine and brain surgeons participated in a roundtable discussion and inspirational survivors told tales from their road to recovery.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Tashi Penjore, Honourable Consul General (Royal Bhutanese Consulate). The Guests of honor included Bengali playwright and thespian Mr. Arun Mukhopadhyay, along with film director, writer, and actor Mr. Shiboprosad Mukherjee.

Representing Medica were, Dr. L.N. Tripathy, Senior Vice Chairman, Director & Senior Consultant, Medica Institute of Neurological Diseases (MIND), Dr. Harsh Jain, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, and Dr. Sunandan Basu, Consultant, Brain and Spine Surgeon.

Dr. L.N. Tripathy said “The foundation of our well-being is the state of our brains. It is important to draw attention to some concerning figures as we commemorate World Brain Day. 40,000 to 50,000 Indians are diagnosed with brain tumors annually, with 20% of those cases involving youngsters. Malignant brain tumor patients have an average survival rate of just 34.4%. Genetics and prior radiation exposure are just two of the several factors that contributed to the development of these malignancies. These numbers, in my opinion, show that to improve prognosis and quality of life, it is imperative to raise general knowledge of diseases, diagnose patients promptly, and make healthier treatment management available”.

Shiboprosad Mukherjee thanked the doctors and nurses at Medica for helping her mother during her stay at the hospital.

Mr. Naresh Saha, a 68-year-old male patient, Mr. Mahendra Pratap Singh, a 50-year-old male patient, and others shared their experience of treating their brain disorders at Medica.

Through a series of compelling and educational professional lectures, poignant anecdotes interwoven with true recovery tales, and innovative care, Medica Superspecialty Hospital reiterated its dedication to brain wellness advocacy and cutting-edge treatment.

Priyanka Dutta