AI and technology tackling India’s growing stroke crisis: Early detection and prevention take centre stage
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 11:26 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India faces a mounting crisis with a 51% rise in stroke cases over the last 30 years, recording 1.25 million new strokes in 2021 alone. Yet only a quarter of Indians have access to stroke-ready hospitals. Doctors at the Medtronic X EconomicTimes.com “Stroke Pe Rok” webinar agreed that creating awareness, improving primary care screening, and leveraging emerging technology must become urgent priorities to save lives and reduce stroke burden in India.
