GKNM hospital organises stroke awareness programme on world stroke day

G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial (GKNM) Hospital organised a stroke awareness programme on its premises on Wednesday to mark World Stroke Day, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely treatment.
The programme was led by Dr. G. Manoharan, Chief Medical Officer of GKNM Hospital, along with the administrative team and its multidisciplinary Stroke Team comprising specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, emergency medicine, critical care medicine and physiotherapy.
As part of the event, a tree was planted on the hospital premises in honour of stroke survivors.
Stroke survivors and their family members shared their experiences of identifying symptoms early, reaching the stroke centre in time and receiving prompt diagnosis and treatment. The survivors, who have since returned to normal lives, joined doctors in spreading awareness about the condition.
GKNM Hospital is Coimbatore’s first Advanced Stroke Centre certified by the Quality Accreditation Institute (QAI). The hospital has also established a structured pathway for stroke management, covering emergency response, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up care.
The programme focused on recognising early stroke symptoms, the importance of timely medical intervention under the principle “Time is Brain”, advanced treatment options, preventive lifestyle changes and rehabilitation services.
Doctors emphasised that early identification and prompt treatment are essential to minimise brain damage and improve recovery.
The programme reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to community health education and comprehensive stroke care.