WHO Passes Historic Global Resolution on Stroke Care; India Faces Rising Burden and Healthcare Gaps
मुख्य बातें
- •The World Health Assembly passed the **first-ever global resolution on stroke** on **May 22, 2026**, urging member states to prioritize stroke care across the full care pathway.
- •Stroke affects **12 million people annually**, with **over half dying** and **two-thirds of survivors suffering long-term disabilities**.
- •In India, stroke incidence ranges from **108 to 172 per 100,000 people per year**, with a **one-month fatality rate of 18%–42%**, amid a severe shortage of neurologists and neurosurgeons.
- •Experts highlight **preventable risk factors** such as hypertension, diabetes, and air pollution, and call for stronger prevention and rehabilitation strategies to address India’s rising stroke burden.
The World Health Assembly (WHA) made history on May 22, 2026, by unanimously adopting the first-ever global resolution dedicated to stroke prevention, treatment, and care. The landmark decision calls on all member states to recognize stroke as a public health priority and strengthen national policies across the entire care pathway—from prevention and risk-factor control to timely acute treatment, expanded rehabilitation, and long-term support. The resolution also emphasizes and , marking a significant step toward reducing the global burden of strokes.
