Key Takeaways
- Punjab government plans to establish stroke centres in every division.
- 40 primary stroke centres are already functional, with 17 more targeted for completion by December.
- 336 stroke patients have received timely treatment, saving lives and preventing permanent disability.
The Punjab government has announced plans to establish stroke centres in every division of the province, aiming to improve access to timely treatment for stroke patients.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting where officials briefed on the progress of the Chief Minister’s Stroke Programme. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Currently, 40 primary stroke centres are functional, with another 17 targeted for completion by December. These centres are equipped with trained doctors and staff, and 710 TNK injections are available at these facilities.
The meeting was informed that 336 stroke patients have been treated at designated stroke centres, with their lives saved and permanent disabilities prevented. This highlights the effectiveness of the programme in providing timely medical intervention.
In addition to primary stroke centres, comprehensive stroke centres are operational at the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences in Lahore and the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology. Primary stroke centres have also been established at several hospitals in Lahore, including Services Hospital, Mayo Hospital, and Ganga Ram Hospital.
The programme extends to district headquarters hospitals in Sheikhupura, Mandi Bahauddin, Kasur, Khanewal, Vehari, and Multan, where stroke treatment injections are available. Furthermore, stroke injections are also provided at DHQ hospitals in Bhakkar, Layyah, Gujranwala, Narowal, Jhang, Jhelum, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, and Gujrat.
Additional stroke centres have been established at Children’s Hospitals in Multan and Faisalabad, Sadiq Abbasi Hospital in Bahawalpur, Nishtar-II, and Allied Hospital-II in Faisalabad. These centres are designed to provide specialized care and treatment for stroke patients.
The establishment of these stroke centres is part of a comprehensive strategy to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce the burden of stroke-related disabilities in Punjab. The government’s commitment to this initiative underscores its dedication to public health and patient care.
