Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program — Free TNK Thrombolysis at 40 Hospitals
Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Notice advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program.
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The Government of Punjab’s Chief Minister Stroke Program promotes early recognition and free treatment of acute ischemic stroke using TNK thrombolysis. The campaign uses the FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) to help the public identify stroke symptoms and seek immediate care.
| Issuer | Government of Punjab — Chief Minister Stroke Program |
| Purpose | Provide rapid diagnosis and free TNK thrombolytic treatment for eligible acute stroke patients. |
| Services | Emergency stroke assessment and TNK (tenecteplase) administration at selected hospitals. |
| Eligibility / Time window | Patients with acute stroke symptoms who present within 4.5 hours of symptom onset may be considered for TNK treatment. |
| Coverage | Available at 40 selected hospitals across the Punjab province. |
| Cost | TNK treatment offered free of charge (advertised as TNK worth Rs. 300,000 provided free). |
| How to seek help | Call emergency rescue 1122 immediately if stroke symptoms are observed (use FAST: Face droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time — act fast). |
| Contact / Helplines | Punjab program contact: 042-99066000, 042-99066001. WhatsApp: 0333-6756390. Emergency rescue: 1122. |
Note: This public health program is intended to increase rapid recognition of stroke and to provide free thrombolytic therapy at designated hospitals across Punjab. Presenting to hospital urgently after symptom onset is critical for eligibility.
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