Boehringer Ingelheim India, RED.Health partner to aid emergency stroke care

Boehringer Ingelheim India, through its Angels Initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RED.Health to strengthen emergency pre-hospital stroke care services in India. This collaboration aims to advance emergency healthcare and support timely, life-saving medical interventions. The MoU was signed just before World Stroke Day to advance stroke care and add value to the stroke care eco-system in the country.

India is currently witnessing a rise in stroke cases, and according to data, stroke is now the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, many patients arrive at the hospital after the critical “golden period,” reducing their chances of receiving effective treatment. A patient must receive treatment within the golden period of 4.5 hours from the onset of symptoms. This partnership aims to change that by focusing on faster response times, comprehensive training, and the integration of advanced medical protocols in pre-hospital settings. 

“We believe that organised, timely intervention can transform stroke outcomes. The collaboration with RED.Health Ambulance Services strengthens emergency stroke care and ensures every patient receives rapid, high-quality assistance”, said Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Managing Director, Boehringer Ingelheim India.

Prabhdeep Singh, Founder and CEO of RED.Health, added, “Stroke impacts over 1.9 million people across India annually, and timely intervention is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes. This MoU represents a significant step in empowering our emergency response teams with advanced training and protocols, reaffirming our dedication to elevating emergency medical services and extending vital, life-saving support to communities across the country.”

The MOU includes the implementation of formal stroke protocols for RED.Health ambulances and the utilisation of specific stroke scales like FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) during patient transport. Furthermore, all training and support provided by the Angels Initiative will be at no financial cost to RED.Health. In addition, RED.Health will gain access to advanced stroke life support and emergency medical service certification programs via the Angels Initiative platform, enhancing the capabilities of their emergency response teams.