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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Promotes Stroke Awareness Among Youth

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, in collaboration with the Indian Stroke Association, organized the Apollo Stroke Awareness Programme (ASAP) to educate school students and the community about stroke prevention, early recognition, and timely management, in observance of Stroke Awareness Month. The event, held on October 8, 2025, emphasized the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting promptly, aligning with the World Stroke Day 2025 theme, "Every Minute Counts". Dr. Avinash Goswami, Attending Consultant - Neurology, and Dr. Pushpendra Nath Renjen, Senior Consultant - Neurology, led expert sessions on "Spotting the Stroke" and early management approaches, respectively. The initiative also featured Dr. Seema Grover, Chief - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, who introduced the hospital's advanced Robotic Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The programme aimed to empower youth to become young ambassadors for stroke awareness, promoting vital knowledge about prevention, recognition, and emergency response within their communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Apollo Stroke Awareness Programme (ASAP) was organized by Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals on October 8, 2025, to promote awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition, and timely management among school students and the community.
  • The event was in observance of Stroke Awareness Month and aligned with the World Stroke Day 2025 theme, "Every Minute Counts", emphasizing the urgency of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting promptly.
  • Dr. Avinash Goswami, Attending Consultant - Neurology, guided participants on how to "Spot the Stroke", highlighting the importance of early recognition.
  • Dr. Pushpendra Nath Renjen, Senior Consultant - Neurology, discussed early management approaches and key factors influencing recovery.
  • The initiative also featured Dr. Seema Grover, Chief - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, who introduced the hospital's advanced Robotic Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit.
  • The programme aimed to empower youth to become young ambassadors for stroke awareness, promoting vital knowledge about prevention, recognition, and emergency response within their communities.
  • Dr. PN Renjen highlighted that stroke is not just a medical emergency, but also a race against time, and recognizing the warning signs early can mean the difference between recovery and lifelong disability.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally after ischemic heart disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2023).
  • In India, stroke stands as the third leading cause of death, following heart disease and cancer.
  • The event witnessed participation from nearly 170 attendees, including school students, stroke survivors, and caregivers.
  • The World Stroke Organization observes October 29 as World Stroke Day, while the Indian Stroke Association dedicates October as Stroke Awareness Month.

Sources:

  • Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
  • World Health Organization (WHO, 2023)
  • World Stroke Organization (WSO)
  • Indian Stroke Association
  • Newsvoir

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