SGPGIMS marks head injury awareness day with walkathon, rehab outreach

Lucknow: Combining prevention with post-injury care, SGPGIMS on Thursday marked World Head Injury Awareness Day with a walkathon and a specialised awareness programme, underlining that both road safety and early rehabilitation are key to reducing the burden of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).The department of neurosurgery organised a walkathon that saw participation from nearly 200 faculty members, residents, nursing staff, and students. The event was inaugurated by institute director Dr Radha Krishna Dhiman, who stressed the life-saving importance of helmet use, drawing from his own experience of a road accident. Addressing participants, Dr Arun Kumar Srivastava said nearly one million people suffer head injuries annually, with about half facing long-term disability, highlighting the urgent need for prevention. Dr Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal cautioned against using mobile phones while driving, calling it a major risk factor. The walkathon proceeded to Vrindavan Gate, where participants, in collaboration with traffic police, distributed helmets to riders found without protective gear and rewarded rule-abiding commuters with roses. Parallelly, the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) conducted a programme at the Apex Trauma Centre focusing on recovery and long-term care for TBI patients. The session brought together survivors, caregivers, and experts, emphasising a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. "Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in improving functional outcomes and quality of life," said Dr Siddharth Rai, highlighting the growing burden of head injuries. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with EId ul fitr 2026 wishes, messages and quotes !