Egypt logs 1,991 stroke patients treated within the "golden hour" in 2026

Egypt's Health Ministry has recorded 1,991 stroke patients receiving clot-busting injections within the golden hour at its units during 2026.

• The Health Ministry announced that 1,991 patients received clot-dissolving injections during the golden hour at its stroke units in 2026.
• Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said rapid intervention during the golden hour increases recovery chances and reduces complications and disabilities.
• Abdel Ghaffar urged immediate care upon sudden symptoms — facial weakness, arm numbness or speech disturbance — saying patients should not delay seeking help.
• He directed citizens to call hotline 16474 to locate the nearest stroke unit as the ministry expands its 24-hour units nationwide.