IGMH reports one stroke patient admitted every 16 hours
30 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހުކުރު 11:27In observance of World Stroke Day, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has revealed that a patient is admitted to the facility every 16 hours due to a stroke, highlighting the urgency of its ongoing awareness campaign. Health experts emphasize the importance of regular blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, alongside adopting a healthier lifestyle, as critical measures for stroke prevention.
A surgery in progress at IGMH. — File Photo | igmh
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has revealed that a patient is brought to the hospital for stroke treatment every 16 hours.
In conjunction with this year's World Stroke Day, IGMH has launched a series of special activities aimed at raising public awareness about strokes.
As various awareness posts and videos are being circulated on social media to mark the occasion, Neurologist Dr. Salman Nizam revealed in a video posted on X that the hospital receives a stroke patient every 16 hours.
However, no further details were provided.
IGMH further emphasized that every minute is critical, noting that a person's stroke risk can be identified before it is too late. The hospital also stated that most strokes are preventable if proactive measures and precautions are taken in advance.
In this regard, the hospital has urged the public to monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels, as well as to assess their overall risk of stroke.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has reported that a patient seeks treatment for a stroke every 16 hours. Health experts have noted a recent surge in stroke cases, warning that young people are also increasingly susceptible to this life-threatening condition.
Consequently, health experts have advised the public to adopt healthier lifestyles by consuming nutritious diets, abstaining from harmful habits, and maintaining an active way of life.
