Centre to expand network of stroke units, says Union Health Secretary
New Delhi: Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava announced on Wednesday that the Union government plans to expand the stroke network to improve access to specialized care.
Around 500 stroke units are operational across the country and the Centre is committed to expanding this network to ensure wider access to specialised care, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said on Wednesday.
According to the PTI report, Srivastava said while addressing the National Stroke Summit 2025, "Recognising the critical importance of prevention, we have prioritised primary prevention strategies within our national health programs."
"Ayushman Bharat, our flagship universal health coverage scheme, not only provides financial protection for stroke care but also plays a pivotal role in addressing risk factors. Our Ayushman Arogya Mandir are at the forefront of health promotion, focusing on early identification and management of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity," she said.
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