DR. KARANJIT ADVISES ON BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD TREATMENT IN DAR

 

Dr. Karanjit Singh Narang

A Senior Director of Neurosurgery at Medanta Hospital in India, Dr. Karanjit Singh Narang, has urged citizens with brain, spine and neck problems to seek professional advice before considering surgery or traveling abroad for treatment.

He made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during a medical camp held on September 11 and 12, 2026 at Tiba Healthcare Ltd Hospital in Upanga. The camp was organized in collaboration with MedIncredi (Medical Travel).

Dr. Karanjit warned people against seeking massage services or having their necks manipulated by untrained individuals, including barbers, saying such practices can cause permanent nerve damage and even paralysis.

He said spinal cord damage is difficult to reverse because brain and spinal cord cells do not easily regenerate.

He added that most people with back and neck pain do not require surgery. Many can find relief through lifestyle changes, exercises and other non-surgical treatments. For severe cases, there are modern minimally invasive surgical techniques available.

Dr. Mustafa Mohamed Dadah, GP | Clinical Admin at Tiba Healthcare Ltd

On his part, Dr. Mustafa Mohamed Dadah, GP | Clinical Admin at Tiba Healthcare Ltd, said 70 patients were attended to during the camp. Forty were seen on the first day and 30 on the second day. Most presented with lower back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain.

Dr. Mustafa urged citizens not to ignore symptoms such as numbness, severe back and neck pain, and sudden headaches. He emphasized that such symptoms could be related to conditions like diabetes or brain tumors.

Also speaking, the Managing Director of MedIncredi (Medical Travel), Ms. Lalita Chauhan, said the company has a program of bringing specialist doctors from India. The company also assists patients seeking treatment in India and provides post-treatment follow-up through various means including video calls.

MedIncredi (Medical Travel) conducts similar medical camps in different parts of the country, including Tanga, Mwanza and Zanzibar, covering services in orthopedics, dentistry, cosmetic surgery and other medical specialties.

Managing Director of MedIncredi (Medical Travel), Ms. Lalita Chauhan