Kerala mulls boosting stroke treatment network via hub-and-spoke model
The Kerala government is exploring a proposal to enhance post-stroke treatment facilities through a hub-and-spoke model. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan highlighted the rising incidence of stroke cases, particularly among the youth, post-COVID-19. The government plans to establish more stroke units and rehabilitation facilities while also considering increased insurance coverage for treatment.
- ▪The Kerala government is considering a hub-and-spoke model to strengthen post-stroke treatment facilities.
- ▪There has been an increase in post-COVID-19 stroke cases, especially among the youth.
- ▪The state has established stroke units in 12 districts and plans to set up more in Wayanad and Malappuram.
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The Kerala government is actively considering a proposal to strengthen the network of post-stroke treatment facilities across the State by equipping medical college hospitals and district general hospitals under a hub-and-spoke model, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan informed the Assembly on Wednesday.Replying to a calling attention motion moved by A.K.M. Asharaf, the Minister said that post-COVID-19 stroke cases are generally on the rise in the State. However, more clinical studies are required to establish the reasons behind the increase in stroke cases among the public, especially among the youth.
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