Continuing its nationwide quot; Save the Brain quot; movement, the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) organized Stroke 360°, a one-day scientific and educational program in Salem on 12th July 2026. Conducted in association with Stroke Academy, Salem Brain Club, and the Association of Physicians of India (API), Salem Chapter,
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
With stroke being a time-critical emergency, experts call for a unified national helpline to reduce delays and improve survival outcomes The Indian Stroke Association (ISA) presented a comprehensive proposal to strengthen stroke care delivery in India at a meeting hosted by FICCI, attended by policymakers, healthcare
Over the past year, the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) conducted a series of nationwide awareness campaigns, state-level press conferences, professional training programs, and global collaborations across multiple cities and states to raise stroke awareness, promote early treatment, and reduce long-term disabilities such as paralysis, speech
Experts emphasise that reaching the hospital within the critical 4.5-hour “golden window” can help restore blood flow to the brain, prevent stroke-related paralysis, and reduce the risk of permanent disability Stroke is a medical emergency that strikes suddenly and without warning, often leaving patients with paralysis or long-term
India’s participation, led by the Indian Stroke Association (ISA), focused on strengthening early intervention through district-level stroke units At the 17th World Stroke Congress 2025 in Spain, ISA President Dr. P. Vijaya called for dedicated stroke units in every Indian district, highlighting scalable, low-cost models to
The Asia-Pacific Stroke Conference 2025, hosted by the Japan Stroke Society, brings together leading experts from over 20 countries to share the latest research, clinical practices, and innovations in stroke care Leading the dialogue, ISA highlighted its initiatives to raise public awareness about stroke in India and introduced specialized
To fight the growing number of brain stroke cases in the country, the Indian Stroke Association, along with the Indian Association of Physicians ,CGAP Raipur Chapter, SEMI has launched a new campaign called “Brain Stroke – Time to Act.” This vital initiative aims to enhance
To fight the growing number of brain stroke cases in the country, the Indian Stroke Association, along with the Indian Association of Physicians ,CGAP Raipur Chapter, SEMI has launched a new campaign called “Brain Stroke – Time to Act.” This vital initiative aims to enhance
The symposium aimed to foster collaboration, shared best practices from the US and helped India to advance stroke care technologies~ ~ The collaboration between ISA and ASA will continue, with ASA hosting a one-hour joint session at the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association
