Max Institute of Neurosciences Dehradun (MIND) Director Dr AK Singh claimed that the institute has become a major contributing factor to the rise in popularity of medical tourism in Dehradun.
Addressing the media on Thursday, Dr Singh said that Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun is getting recognised as a centre for treatment of neurological problems.
“MIND has been receiving patients with brain tumours and spinal problems from India and abroad. Recently we operated on children with brain tumour from Zimbabwe and Nigeria. The reputation we have gained is making us a medical hub for international patients,” he averred. One of the recent patients was four-year old Mukudzeishe Joshua from Zimbabwe. He was finding it difficult to walk due to imbalance and suffered continuous headache and slurred speech.
He was diagnosed with a brain tumour which was removed and now the child is stable and showing good progress. He will be discharged soon and will be coming for regular follow ups, added Dr Singh.
Neuro surgeon and MIND joint director Dr Sanjeev Dua said that the institute has been receiving patients from Iraq, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Afghan-istan and United States. Compared to treatment charges in hospitals in
Delhi, Gurgaon and other cities, Max hospital, Dehradun has 35- 40 per cent cheaper rates, he said.