Shija Hospital, MAAMBA organise bicycle rally
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 20 2021: Shija Hospitals and Manipur Adventure and Mountain Biking Association (MAAMBA) jointly organised a cycle rally to mark the head injury awareness month today.

The cycle rally was flag off by Dr Kh Palin, chairman and managing director, Shija hospital in the presence of Dr Jugindra S, director medical services, Shija hospital, Dr Chabungbam Gautam, consultant neurosurgeon, Shija hospital and A Devananda, addl SP, Traffic Control Police at 7 AM from Western Kangla Gate.

Speaking at the event, Dr Palin said the event was organised as a part of the 'World Head Injury Awareness' day celebrated worldwide and keeping in mind that head injuries are the major killer in any accident.

Shija Hospital, MAAMBA organise bicycle rally

He added that about 20 lakhs people sustained head injury, about 2 lakhs succumbed to the head injury while about 8 lakhs of the total injured are left with major lifelong disabilities including paralysis.

He added that when someone is brought to the ER after an accident, most victims are under the influence of alcohol and this makes it difficult to ascertain whether the disorientation and abnormalities displayed by the victims are due effect of the alcohol or caused by the accident.

Dr Palin advised everyone to not drive under the influence of alcohol.

Dr Gautam said in any accident, if the victims are brought to the ER within one hour of the accident, the chances of recovery are very high.

He also advised against using mobile phones while driving, the need to wear a helmet by both the rider and the pillion rider and using seat belts while driving.

A Devananda said even after various awareness drives and fines imposed upon violators of traffic rules, some people always break them and result in accidents and other incidents in which even the bystanders and those who follow traffic rules are at risk of getting injured.

The cycle rally was participated by more than 70 health enthusiasts carrying different placards on head injury preventive measures.

The rally covered different landmarks of the city and finally concluded at Shija hospitals.

March is observed as World Health Injury Awareness Month every year and 20th March is dedicated towards enhancing awareness about head injuries, causes and seriousness of these injuries.