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Panaji: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inaugurated a Social Awareness Campaign on Head Injuries in Goa, aimed at highlighting the urgent need for prevention and early intervention. The campaign, spearheaded by the Goa Association of Neurological Surgeons, is being held in collaboration with Goa University, the Directorate of Health Services, Goa Police, the Directorate of Transport, and the National Highway Authority of India.
“Head injury continues to be one of the leading causes of death and long-term neurological disability among young adults,” Rane stated. “What makes it particularly tragic is that most of these cases are preventable through simple safety practices.”
The campaign focuses on promoting responsible driving habits, helmet use, and timely medical response. As part of the event, helmets were distributed to participants to reinforce the importance of this basic yet life-saving safety measure.
The Department of Neurosurgery at Goa Medical College was commended for its exceptional work in handling critical head injury cases. Minister Rane highlighted several remarkable recoveries, including patients who emerged from comas following complex brain surgeries performed by the department’s specialists.
Key figures who joined the campaign launch included Sr. Prof. Harilal B. Menon, Vice Chancellor of Goa University; Mr. Alok Kumar, IPS, Director General of Police; and Mr. Arun Mishra, IAS, Health Secretary. Together, they pledged to intensify awareness efforts and encourage youth to adopt safer road practices.
“This campaign is a call to action,” said Rane. “Preventing head injuries starts with small, consistent actions — wearing a helmet, driving responsibly, and understanding the seriousness of brain trauma. We must work collectively to create a culture of safety across the state.”
The initiative marks a significant step in reducing preventable head injuries and underscores the importance of collaboration between healthcare, education, law enforcement, and transport authorities in safeguarding lives.
