By GMA Staff Reporter
Guntur, July 14: Dr. Pamidimukkala Vijay has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), marking a proud moment for Indian healthcare and the global stroke community. A renowned neurologist, Dr. Vijay serves as the Head of the Department of Neurosciences at Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Director of Ankinidu Advanced Stroke Centre, and President of the Neuroscientists Association, Guntur. Her election to the WSO Board is being hailed as international recognition of her decades-long contribution to stroke care, research, and public health.
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Dr. Pamidimukkala Vijay to Represent Asia–Oceania at WSO
Dr. Vijay is among the 18 Board Directors elected by over 3,500 World Stroke Organization members from 95 countries. She will represent the Asia–Oceania region, one of the WSO’s major geographical groups alongside the Americas, Europe, and Africa/Middle East.
The prestigious appointment recognizes her outstanding work in advancing stroke treatment, neurological research, public awareness, and policy development aimed at reducing the global burden of stroke.
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WSO Board Role to Strengthen Global Stroke Care
The World Stroke Organization is the world’s leading body dedicated to stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, research, and public awareness.
Dr. Vijay will serve on the WSO Board from 2026 to 2030. During her four-year tenure, she will contribute to developing international stroke guidelines, shaping global healthcare policies, strengthening educational initiatives, coordinating international stroke programmes, and promoting collaboration among national stroke associations and medical experts worldwide. She will also play an important role in expanding stroke awareness and capacity-building initiatives across different countries.
As part of her new responsibilities, Dr. Vijay will attend the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Board in Seoul, South Korea, later this year.
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Dr. Pamidimukkala Vijay: Pioneer of Modern Stroke Care in India
Widely regarded as one of India’s pioneers in stroke medicine, Dr. Vijay established the first dedicated Stroke Unit in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh in 1996, laying the foundation for specialized stroke care in the region.
Under her leadership, the Ankinidu Advanced Stroke Centre has received several prestigious national and international recognitions for excellence in stroke management.
Her honours include the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award from the American Heart Association, the A.B. Baker Award from the American Academy of Neurology, and multiple Diamond Status Awards for maintaining the highest standards in stroke treatment.
International Recognition for Dr. Pamidimukkala Vijay
Medical experts have described Dr. Vijay’s election to the World Stroke Organization Board as a landmark achievement for Indian neurology. The honour reflects her exceptional contribution to improving stroke care in India and enhancing global collaboration in neurological sciences.
Doctors, colleagues, and members of the medical fraternity congratulated Dr. Vijay on receiving the prestigious international recognition, calling it a proud milestone for Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, and the nation.
