In 2019, India took an alarming lead in the global healthcare crisis, recording the highest number of new stroke cases worldwide. A recent study published in The Lancet, conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research in collaboration with medical institutions in India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, has shed light on the magnitude of the stroke epidemic within the country. These findings underscore the urgency of addressing the soaring rates of stroke and the need for immediate action to combat this critical issue.