World Stroke Day

On 29th October, 2025, India joined the global observance of World Stroke Day, emphasizing awareness, prevention, and timely management of stroke—one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide.

Globally, 15 million people suffer from strokes annually, resulting in five million deaths and leaving another five million permanently disabled, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).
In India, stroke remains among the top causes of death and chronic disability, imposing a substantial economic and emotional burden on families and the healthcare system.
The Ministry of Ayush called for a holistic, integrated healthcare model that combines modern medicine with traditional systems such as Ayurveda and Homeopathy for stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.