IN · IND
Informational only — not medical, legal, or travel advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number; availability can change.
New cases / 100k
145
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
70
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
1,700
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
CT available in district and tertiary hospitals in cities; rural access and 24/7 coverage are limited.
112 national emergency number and 108 ambulance services (coverage varies by state). Pre-hospital stroke pathways are emerging but inconsistent outside major cities.
Many patients self-present to hospitals rather than calling EMS. Recognition and CT triage are available in tertiary centres; thrombolysis and thrombectomy are concentrated in urban private and academic hospitals.
India ratified the CRPD in 2007 and the RPwD Act 2016 plus the Accessible India Campaign set strong targets. Delivery is concentrated in metros and new infrastructure; most streets, transport and rural areas remain hard to navigate.
Urban vs rural reality
Metro systems and new airports/government buildings are accessible; the vast majority of streets and rural areas are not.
Where present, footpaths are often broken, encroached or absent.
Required in new public buildings under the Accessible India Campaign.
GIGW — Guidelines for Indian Government Websites.
GIGW references accessibility but enforcement and private-sector adoption are limited.
Accessibility sources: RPwD Act 2016 — Dept. of Empowerment of PwD (2024); Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat) (2023).
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) provides public coverage for eligible low-income families; state schemes vary. Acute stroke coverage depends on the empanelled hospital and package.
Private insurance and self-pay dominate in urban tertiary care; penetration is limited overall.
Out-of-pocket spending is high and a major barrier to thrombolysis and thrombectomy for many families.
Public scheme coverage confirmed in principle; real-world access and out-of-pocket burden vary widely by state.
Professional society advancing stroke care and training.
The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.
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Installed in metros and some new precincts.
Low-floor buses exist in some cities but are a small share of the fleet.
Limited accessible coaches/platforms.
Newer metro systems (Delhi, etc.) are largely accessible.
Airports provide wheelchair assistance.
ISL recognised; interpreter supply is limited.
Some state pensions and ADIP aids scheme; support is limited and families carry most care.