Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi launches Centre of Excellence for Neurology on World Stroke Day

~ With scarcity of specialised Neuro Critical set-ups, the Centre of Excellence for Neurology aims to offer advanced care with a multi-disciplinary approach ~

29th October 2021, Vashi: According to a recent study published by The Lancet Global Health, the contribution of non-communicable neurological disorders’ has doubled to 8.2% in the year 2019 from 4.0% in the year 1990. Thus, proving the increased incidence of various neurological diseases over the past few years. COVID 19 has been a major contributor to neurological disorders as the  pandemic posed an array of challenges to the entire healthcare ecosystem, bringing in severe disruption to the non-covid treatment. On World Stroke Day 2021, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, launched the Centre of Excellence for Neurology that will offer uninterrupted emergency, and equalised Neuro Care.

Dr Pawan Ojha, Senior Neurologist, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, inaugurated the department today with the Guest of Honour Mr Bipin Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai. They were joined by Mr Nitin Kamaria, Facility Director, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, other clinicians and administrators.

Mr Bipin Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai, said, “Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache disorders, are some of the widely occurring neurological ailments affecting a significant number of the population. There are quite a few government policies to address this statistic; however, more combined efforts are needed to offer better services to the community. I believe this department is one step closer to making advanced neurological healthcare accessible to all”.

 Dr Pawan Ojha, Senior Neurologist, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, said, “NeuroCritical care services are scarce in the interior parts of the country; COVID19 further worsened this situation as travel restrictions and fear of infection during hospital visits set-in. Various neurological disorders contribute to 10% of India’s disease burden, with Stroke leading the chart. One of the main reasons is the increasing ageing population. Our Centre of Excellence for Neurology, with its patient centric approach, will strengthen the service offering personalised care as per every patient’s need, ensuring that they are given the best possible care”.

Neurological disorders, both fatal and non-fatal, are among the leading contributors to the burden of non-communicable and communicable diseases in India. In the past three decades, most studies in India have shown a high disease burden specifically for stroke, epilepsy, headache, Parkinson's disease, and dementia, mostly reported in the urban Indian population.  Key factors like diet, lifestyle, and genetic make-up can make us prone to diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol which maybe responsible for the rise in common neurological conditions such as dementia and stroke. Simple lifestyle changes such as consuming a healthy diet, not smoking, controlling blood pressure, preventing diabetes, managing weight through exercise and walking, avoiding unhealthy refined foods, and paying attention to one's mental health will go a long way to aid neurological health. 

About Fortis Healthcare Limited:

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organisations in the country with 36 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4000 operational beds and over 400 diagnostics centres (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.

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