New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- To strengthen emergency medical care for stroke patients in rural and remote areas of Assam, the Centre has handed over two mobile stroke units to the state, according to an official announcement on Thursday.
The handover was coordinated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), an apex medical body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The move is targeted at taking the hospitals to the patients, particularly those requiring emergent medical care.
"The handover strengthens Assam's emergency response system and ensures continuity of this life-saving service under state ownership," said Ashok Babu, Secretary & Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Assam.
He further added that the ...