The three-day Stroke Conference 2025 organized by the Pakistan Stroke Society opened today in Multan, bringing leading neurologists, researchers and health professionals from around the world to South Punjab. The national meeting, running from 28 to 30 November 2025, marks the first major neurology and stroke event held in Multan and aims to strengthen stroke care capacity in an underserved region.
Day one featured two specialist workshops designed to improve acute stroke response and diagnostic skills. The first workshop on acute ischemic stroke focused on rapid recognition and thrombolysis, led by Dr. Waqar Gaba from the UAE. The second session on stroke neuroimaging covered fundamentals through advanced imaging techniques and was conducted by Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar from NMU. An inauguration ceremony and networking dinner followed the evening sessions, allowing local clinicians to engage directly with international experts.
Over the next two days, international and national speakers will address the evolving burden of stroke in Pakistan, advanced acute therapies, and the practical challenges of delivering stroke care in diverse settings. Sessions will explore the latest developments in mechanical thrombectomy, updates to national stroke guidelines, and innovations in stroke rehabilitation, all with an eye to improving patient outcomes across Pakistan.
Speakers from Canada, the United States, the UAE, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will contribute perspectives on global best practice and local implementation. Emphasis throughout the conference is on actionable steps to harmonize diagnostic and treatment protocols, expand access to timely interventions, and develop accredited stroke centers that meet international standards.
The Pakistan Stroke Society frames the conference theme as integrating evolutionary advances into stroke care in Pakistan, reflecting a commitment to education, innovation and international collaboration. Delegates hope the discussions and hands-on training in Multan will translate into faster, more effective stroke treatment pathways and stronger rehabilitation services for patients in South Punjab and beyond.
