Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program — Free Emergency Stroke Care at 40 Hospitals
Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program · Pakistan · Dawn,
Notice advertisement published in Dawn on Sunday, 9 August 2026, listed under Pakistan, Pakistan. Issued by Punjab Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program.
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Issuer: Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab. Program: Chief Minister Stroke (FAST) Program to provide rapid recognition and emergency care for stroke across Punjab.
| Key details | Information |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Public awareness (F.A.S.T. — Face, Arms, Speech, Time) and provision of emergency stroke care and thrombolytic treatment at designated hospitals. |
| Coverage | 40 designated hospitals across the province of Punjab. |
| Time-critical window | Patients should present within 4.5 hours for possible thrombolysis (time-sensitive emergency treatment). |
| Emergency / Helpline | 1122 (ambulance / emergency response) |
| Program contact numbers | Phone: 042-99066000, 042-99066001; Mobile/WhatsApp: 0333-6756390 |
| Service availability | Immediate stroke evaluation and thrombolytic treatment (TNK) under the program; advertised as provided free under the initiative. |
Action: Recognize stroke symptoms quickly using FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency). If stroke is suspected, contact emergency services (1122) or the program hotlines and proceed to a designated hospital immediately — treatment is time-sensitive (ideally within 4.5 hours).
Note: For details about the specific list of participating hospitals and directions to the nearest center, call the program contacts above or the emergency number.
Published in Dawn on Sunday, 9 August 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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