Bara launches first of its kind brain clinic

A clinic devoted to Motor Neuron Disease is the first of its kind in Gauteng and has just been launched at Baragwanath Hospital to help sufferers live better lives.
Professor Andre Mochan, who was more than willing to talk about the role of the new clinic, explained that the clinic’s aim is to help vulnerable patients with rare diseases improve their conditions and live decently and longer if there is any chance.
Mochan said, “Brain diseases are often rare and ununderstood, sometimes patients with such diseases tend to be isolated and whitewashed, but with such a clinic in place, we want the people to have hope.”
The MEC for Health, Gwen Ramokgopa went to Baragwanath to witness the opening of the first Brain Clinic in Gauteng along with MEC Faith Mazibuko, the brain clinic is intended to help people from Soweto, Johannesburg and Gauteng as a whole.

Ivy Constantinou, a speech therapist from the academic hospital said, “Patients vary and have different diseases which always requires us to tailor for each and every one of our patients.”
Ben Smit from Provinence Healthcare which has been in support of the Joost Foundation all this time said, “We are thrilled to see the opening of this first brain clinic here in Johannesburg.”
Ramokgopa said, “Today is a monumental day for our people, the opening of this clinic should directly positively impact our people and they should always know exactly where to go.”
The residents with brain diseases like epilepsy and Motor Neuron Diseases will be able to get help at Baragwanath Hospital.
Professor Mochan said, “Brain diseases require a special understanding and attention, however, brain diseases are manageable.”