India, July 15 -- Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has provided cashless stroke treatment worth Rs.4.15 crore to 914 patients over the past six months, according to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA), highlighting the scheme's role in supporting patients requiring emergency neurological care.

The data showed that acute stroke and acute ischemic stroke accounted for the largest share of treated cases, while hemorrhagic stroke cases were fewer but involved higher treatment costs per patient. Acute ischemic stroke recorded 48 cases, with treatment expenditure amounting to Rs.14.27 lakh.

According to the SHA, a significant portion of the expenditure went towards advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT scans and MRI, along with...