Shownotes
SUMMARY: Dr. Qasim Bashir, a Board certified Neurologist, Intensivist, Interventionist returned to Pakistan, a LMIC, after studying outside his country for 16 years to help develop healthcare in Punjab Province with 160 million people. As a neurologist he started with a Stroke Center and expanded it to multiple locations throughout the province developing emergency care transport; Treatment on site, Hospital ER teams, all to treat stroke under the paradigm of "Time is Brain". An incredibly challenging task showing how he and his neurosurgeon brother and family worked with private care and the government to develop services for all. An outstanding story to be duplicated by others worldwide. 60 minutes with discussion. Recommend you see both videos. (JIA)