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Niti Aayog and IHBAS Launch Brain Health Initiative: According to the recent report of the World Health Organization (WHO), diseases like stroke and dementia are increasing rapidly around the world and India is also not untouched by it. In view of the seriousness of this problem, the NITI Aayog of the Government of India started the Ekbrain Health Initiative Program in collaboration with the NITI Aayog, the NeoSTUT of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS). Will there be some strategy in this article.

The aim of this program is to correctly identify the brain related diseases all over the country. It has often been seen whether people ignore the problems related to the brain or do not reach the doctor on time. Because of this, the disease becomes serious. In this way, it will prove to be helpful for screening and treatment at initial time, and there will be awareness about mental health among people.

Why is this initiative necessary?

(IHBAS) Director Professor Rajindra. K Dhamiza It is said that Kabrain Health Initiative India has a big and important beginning in the field of brain diseases. This will not only give patients recognized and treatment quickly but will also change the attitude of society towards mental health. This partnership of the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) and NITI Aayog can strengthen the healthcare system of the country in the coming time.

How will brain health initiative?

• IHBAS will start 12 brain health clinics across the country
• Brain related diseases will be investigated in the clinic
• Initial treatment will be available in the clinic
• Counseling, medicines will be facilitated
• Referral for further treatment if needed

A big advantage of these clinics will be that people of villages and small cities will also be able to get timely treatment for mental diseases. At present, the treatment of most brain diseases has been limited to big cities, but this will be both expected and effort to change the situation from this.

IHBAS gets national recognition

IHBAS Hospital is already known for the treatment and research of mental and neurological diseases. Now this partnership with NITI Aayog will further strengthen him. During the launch of this Initiative, representatives of NITI Aayog and doctors of IHBAS said that in the coming time it will be implemented on a large scale in the whole country.

What kind of patients will benefit?

• Stroke patients- If the stroke is identified quickly, the patient's life can be saved and he can also be prevented from being crippled.
• Dementia and Alzheimer's- These diseases growing rapidly in the elderly will be detected on time.
• Depression and Angry- Mental health problems will be taken seriously and people will get counseling facility.
• Epilepsy (Epilepsy)- Time patients will get timely treatment and medicine.

What preparation for further

NITI Aayog and IHBAS plan that this project should be associated with health mission at the national level in the coming time. If this happens, millions of people will get direct benefit.