India, Jan. 22 -- Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. Every minute is crucial in the event of a stroke-about 1.9 billion brain cells are destroyed per minute if treatment is delayed.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) to the Assam government to mitigate the serious problem. This is a significant shift towards quicker access to hospitals for stroke patients living in remote areas. Now hospitals are reaching out directly to patients.

Developed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, this initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensure that even in the most c...