They urged for the establishment of paralysis stroke treatment centres in all major hospitals of the country. The risk of shrinking arteries and blood clots forming increases in Covid-19 patients causing the number of paralysis patients to increase since March, said Dr Soomro. He warned family members of paralysis patients to practice caution as the paralysis can be hereditary. Data on paralysis patients is being recorded through a mobile phone application, he said. The PSS doctors organised a walk on the day during which participants held banners and placards raising awareness on paralysis strokes and symptoms.

Source: The Express Tribune October 28, 2020 04:07 UTC