Amrita Hospital, Kochi has inaugurated the 'Amrita Brain Centre for Children' (ABC), a Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Neurosciences dedicated to treating neurological disorders in children. The inauguration was officiated by Rajya Sabha MP Adv. Jebi Mather, who drew attention to the importance of specialized treatment centers for children, especially given the current prevalence of viral diseases among this population. Actor Siju Wilson, attending as the chief guest, launched the ABC's logo.
The event also saw the presence of prominent figures including Dr. Prem Nair, Group Medical Director of Amrita Hospitals; Dr. A. Anand Kumar, Vice Principal of Amrita School of Medicine; Dr. K.P. Vinayan, Head of Pediatric Neurology; Dr. Suhas Udayakumaran; Dr. Ashok Pillai; Dr. Vaishakh Anand; and Reshma S.A.
Coinciding with the inauguration, a gathering was organized for children from various parts of the country and abroad who have recovered through treatment at Amrita Hospital, along with their parents. The new brain centre will offer services from multiple departments, including Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Child Psychiatry, Neonatal Neurology, and the Child Development Centre. It will provide specialized treatments for various neurological disorders in children, such as epilepsy, stroke, sleep disorders, neuromuscular disorders, behavioural disorders, learning disabilities and metabolic disorders.
