Chandigarh,
30 October 2024: On World Stroke Day, Punjab Health
Minister Dr. Balbir Singh announced a transformative
collaboration between the Government of Punjab, Christian Medical College (CMC)
Ludhiana, and India Medtronic Private Limited. This first-of-its-kind
public-private partnership in India aims to combat the rising burden of stroke
in Punjab by creating a streamlined stroke care pathway for timely and
effective treatment.
Dr
Balbir Singh emphasized that this partnership underscores the CM Bhagwant Singh
Mann led Punjab Government's commitment to strengthening healthcare
infrastructure and ensuring that the people of Punjab have access to the
highest quality of medical care. "The collaboration between the Government
of Punjab, CMC Ludhiana, and Medtronic marks a significant milestone in
healthcare innovation. With a clear focus on improving access to critical care,
this initiative aims to reduce stroke-related deaths and disabilities, setting
a new standard for stroke management in India." he added.
Dr
Balbir Singh informed that the partnership introduces a Hub and Spoke model for
stroke care, designed to improve patient outcomes by providing rapid,
coordinated care. CMC Ludhiana, a leading Medical Institution and India’s first
Advanced Stroke Center certified by the World Stroke Organization and NABH,
will serve as the central "Hub" for advanced Stroke treatment. A
network of Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges across the State will act
as "Spoke" centers, responsible for providing immediate care and
stabilizing Stroke patients before referring them to the hub for advanced
interventions like Mechanical Thrombectomy.
Speaking
on the launch, Dr. Balbir Singh emphasized
the importance of addressing the increasing incidence of stroke in the state.
He said, “Stroke has become a growing concern in Punjab, and we needed an
innovative approach to tackle this. This partnership is a critical step in
transforming stroke care in the state. This initiative will save many families
from financial burden due to out-of-pocket expenses on stroke treatment as the
treatment and care cost will be of free of charge served through the Stroke Care
Model at hub and spoke centers.”
Dr.
Jeyaraj D. Pandian, Principal and Professor of
Neurology at CMC Ludhiana and President of the World Stroke Organization,
highlighted that financial support for advanced treatments would be available
through CMC Ludhiana. “Many stroke patients, especially those from economically
weaker backgrounds, are unable to afford treatments like thrombectomies. With
this initiative we will be able to provide these life-saving procedures free of
cost to those in need,” said Dr. Pandian.
Mandeep
Singh Kumar, Managing Director and Vice
President of Medtronic India, lauded the initiative, stating, “We are
extremely proud of this pioneering partnership to transform stroke care in
Punjab. By integrating advanced procedures such as the Mechanical Thrombectomy
with the holistic care model set up by CMC Ludhiana and Govt of Punjab, we are
confident of significantly reducing the impact of strokes on patients and
improving their quality of life. This initiative exemplifies the power of the
PPP model in addressing critical healthcare challenges by deploying innovative
solutions and is a testament of our commitment to enhance market access and
promote better patient outcomes.”
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