Kolkata: Highlighting the importance of recognising stroke symptoms early and seeking immediate medical care, Desun Hospital observed World Stroke Day 2026 with awareness sessions, the inauguration of a Stroke Risk Assessment Kiosk and a special meet for stroke survivors in Kolkata.
The programme brought together medical experts, patients and stroke survivors to discuss prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Doctors interacted with patients and visitors at the hospital’s Outpatient Department (OPD), explaining common stroke risk factors, warning signs and the need for prompt medical attention.
Consultant neurosurgeons Dr Partha Sarathi Mondal and Dr Rupant Kr Das, interventional radiologist Dr Manish Kumar, radiologist Dr Amrita Chakraborty, Emergency Head Dr Manjeet Kaur and Senior Medical Director Dr Sujoy Ranjan Deb participated in the awareness programme.
A Stroke Risk Assessment Kiosk was inaugurated at the OPD to encourage people to assess their stroke risk and seek medical advice when required.
Stroke survivors share their recovery journeys
A key part of the programme was the Stroke Survivors’ Meet, where survivors shared their experiences of treatment, recovery and overcoming challenges after a stroke. Their accounts highlighted the importance of timely intervention, continued medical support and rehabilitation.
The programme also featured a session titled “From ER to Ward”, led by Dr Manjeet Kaur, which focused on the different stages of stroke care, from emergency admission and diagnosis to treatment and hospital management.
Patient case presentations by Dr Partha Sarathi Mondal and Dr Rupant Kr Das offered insights into stroke treatment and clinical management. Dr Manish Kumar discussed the role of interventional radiology, while Dr Amrita Chakraborty explained the importance of radiology in stroke diagnosis and management.
The discussions underlined how timely imaging, accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment can influence patient outcomes, alongside rehabilitation and follow-up care.
Doctors stress the importance of acting without delay
Speaking at the programme, Dr Sujoy Ranjan Deb, Senior Medical Director of Desun Hospital, said that stroke requires immediate medical attention and that recognising warning signs and reaching a hospital without delay can significantly influence treatment and recovery.
He added that the hospital’s initiatives aimed to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early diagnosis, continued medical support and rehabilitation.
Sajal Dutta, Chairman and Managing Director of Desun Hospitals, emphasised the importance of public awareness and timely medical care in improving patient outcomes. He said the Stroke Risk Assessment Kiosk and the survivors’ meet were intended to encourage people to take neurological health seriously and understand how prompt medical attention can help save lives and reduce the long-term impact of stroke.
Through the World Stroke Day programme, Desun Hospital sought to reinforce the importance of stroke awareness, early diagnosis and access to specialised treatment, while highlighting the role of coordinated medical care and rehabilitation in a patient’s recovery journey.
