Shillong, Feb 11: The Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur and Salt Lake clusters, part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, one of India’s largest healthcare networks, organised a two-day North East Media Summit, bringing together media representatives from Assam, Shillong, Arunachal Pradesh, Agartala, and Mizoram.
Against the backdrop of a rising burden of neurological conditions such as stroke, spine disorders, epilepsy, and neuro-infections across the country, the summit highlighted how patients from the Northeastern states are increasingly seeking advanced and timely neurological care beyond their home regions.
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur has emerged as a preferred referral destination for patients from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, offering comprehensive, world-class neurosciences care backed by advanced technology and experienced clinical teams.
The Northeast continues to report a high burden of stroke and neurological conditions, driven by lifestyle diseases, delayed diagnosis, and limited access to advanced neuro-interventional facilities.
Addressing this gap, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur has built an integrated neurosciences ecosystem that brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, neuro-interventionalists, intensive care specialists, and rehabilitation experts to deliver seamless care for complex brain and spine disorders.
A cornerstone of this programme is the hospital’s Acute Stroke Management Service, which follows internationally recognised Stroke Code protocols to ensure rapid evaluation, immediate neuroimaging, and time-critical interventions such as thrombolysis and clot retrieval within the golden hour—often preventing long-term disability, particularly for patients travelling long distances from the Northeast.
Speaking on the hospital’s growing role in neurological care, Dr. Jayanta Roy, Director & Advisor, Regional Head (East) Neurology, Manipal Hospitals, said, “Neurological disorders, particularly stroke, continue to be a major health challenge in the Northeast due to delayed access to specialised care.
At Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, we operate on global clinical standards with a strong focus on speed, precision, and prevention. Our integrated neuro and spine services are designed to deliver timely intervention and long-term recovery, ensuring patients receive the care they need when it matters most.”
Strengthening neurological care further is the hospital’s advanced spine surgery programme, led by Dr. Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Spine Surgery.
The team has successfully treated complex spine conditions across age groups, including elderly patients with severe nerve compression and paediatric patients suffering from spinal tuberculosis that posed a high risk of paralysis.
Using minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques, along with multidisciplinary postoperative care, many patients have been able to regain mobility and return to independent lives.
Highlighting the importance of early intervention in spine conditions, Dr. Anindya Basu added, in many spine cases reach us at an advanced stage, where delay can mean permanent disability. With early surgical intervention, modern techniques, and coordinated multidisciplinary care, we have been able to restore movement and significantly improve quality of life for patients across age groups.
With proven clinical outcomes, comprehensive neurosciences infrastructure, and patient-centric care for those travelling long distances, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur continues to strengthen its position as a dependable neurological and spine care destination for patients from Northeast India.
About Manipal Hospitals : As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 8 million patients annually, with a focus on providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services.
Manipal’s integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 49 hospitals across 24 cities with 12,600 licensed beds, and a talented pool of 11,000+ doctors and an employee strength of over 34000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABH, NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence.
