The Punjab government's Chief Minister's Stroke Program is set to provide free treatment facilities worth over Rs 3 billion annually to stroke patients, as announced in a recent meeting chaired by Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique. This initiative, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aims to establish stroke management centers in every district and appoint neurologists in district hospitals. Rafique emphasized the importance of immediate stroke management training for healthcare professionals, stating, "A mechanism is being explained to immediately provide stroke management training to doctors and nurses in every district." Additionally, a telemedicine project is being initiated to facilitate immediate consultations between district hospital doctors and specialists, highlighting the program's commitment to timely treatment during critical 'golden hours' for stroke patients. Prof. Qasim Bashir noted that "one in four people over the age of 25 is at risk of stroke," underscoring the urgency of this initiative. Furthermore, a public awareness campaign is set to launch to educate the public on stroke treatment and prevention.