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Delhi opens first brain health clinic in Dwarka, 10 more to follow
Delhi on Saturday launched its first dedicated brain health clinic at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka. Announcing the initiative on social media, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said the government aims to open similar clinics across all 11 districts within the next year to expand access to timely diagnosis and treatment of brain-related conditions.
Taking to X, Singh said, "Today, the 'Brain Health Clinic' was inaugurated at Indira Gandhi Hospital. The objective of this department is to provide timely diagnosis and treatment for mental and neurological health-related issues. This initiative is not only technologically advanced but also a symbol of our awareness and commitment to mental health."
आज इंदिरा गांधी अस्पताल में 'ब्रेन हेल्थ क्लिनिक' का उद्घाटन किया गया। इस विभाग का उद्देश्य मानसिक और न्यूरोलॉजिकल स्वास्थ्य से जुड़ी समस्याओं का समय पर निदान और उपचार प्रदान करना है। यह पहल न केवल तकनीकी रूप से उन्नत है, बल्कि मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के प्रति हमारी जागरूकता और… pic.twitter.com/PjRXwqpNhN
— Pankaj Kumar Singh (@drpankajbjp) May 17, 2025
The clinic aims to offer early diagnosis and treatment for neurological and mental health conditions.
Clinic to offer care for stroke, dementia, epilepsy, migraines
According to a PTI report, the clinic has been set up under the Brain Health Initiative, supported by NITI Aayog and implemented in collaboration with the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS). It will offer screening and therapy for disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dementia and migraine, along with counselling services and tele-neurology follow-up care.
Neurological disorders are now the second leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), the report noted.
Delhi's 'future-ready' health system roadmap
According to media reports, the initiative aligns with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's vision of building a 'future-ready' health system in the capital.
The Dwarka clinic will serve as a model unit for similar centres across Delhi, combining clinical treatment with lifestyle counselling and caregiver support. IHBAS will lead the training of medical staff and monitor clinical outcomes.
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