Mangaluru: Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) has been conferred the prestigious WSO Angels Diamond Award for Q1 2026, an international recognition jointly supported by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) and the Angels Initiative, for excellence in stroke patient care and advanced neurovascular services.
The award recognises hospitals that demonstrate exceptional standards in acute stroke management through rapid diagnosis, timely treatment, evidence-based thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy services, multidisciplinary coordination, and superior patient outcomes.
The recognition further reinforces Father Muller Medical College Hospital’s commitment towards delivering comprehensive, technologically advanced, and timely stroke care aligned with global healthcare standards.
Collaborative stroke care earns international recognition
Hospital authorities stated that the achievement reflects the coordinated efforts of multiple departments working together to establish a robust and efficient stroke care pathway for patients requiring emergency intervention.
The recognition particularly highlights the collaborative contribution of the Departments of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Neuroradiology, Critical Care, and General Medicine.
Through multidisciplinary coordination and timely intervention, the institution has strengthened its ability to manage complex stroke cases with improved clinical outcomes and recovery rates.
Officials noted that rapid diagnosis and immediate treatment are critical in stroke management, and the hospital’s integrated care model has played a key role in achieving international benchmarks.
Advanced facilities support stroke management
The advanced Stroke Unit at Father Muller Medical College Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art neuroimaging and interventional facilities that support timely diagnosis and treatment.
The hospital currently offers advanced diagnostic and neurovascular technologies including a 3 Tesla MRI, CT Brain Perfusion Imaging, and a sophisticated Bi-plane Cath Lab.
These facilities enable doctors to accurately identify stroke conditions, select suitable patients for intervention, and perform advanced neurointerventional procedures such as acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy within critical timelines.
Hospital authorities stated that the availability of advanced infrastructure has significantly enhanced patient outcomes and recovery in acute stroke management.
Stroke care team appreciated for dedicated service
The hospital acknowledged the dedicated contributions of the core stroke care team and associated departments whose relentless efforts were instrumental in achieving the recognition.
The core team includes Dr. Raghavendra B. S. and Dr. Vimala Colaco from the Department of Neurology; Dr. Shailaja S. from the Department of Emergency Medicine; and Dr. Ariharan K. from Interventional Neuro-Radiology.
The hospital also appreciated the contributions of the Cath Lab team, nursing staff, technicians, emergency personnel, and administrative departments involved in maintaining advanced stroke care services.
Officials stated that teamwork, rapid response systems, and efficient coordination among departments remain central to the institution’s stroke care success.
Award based on global stroke care standards
Hospitals outside the European Stroke Organisation territory become eligible for the WSO Angels Awards based on treatment data captured in recognised stroke registries such as RES-Q and SITS-QR.
The awards are granted after evaluating hospitals on stringent quality indicators under the WSO Angels Tier System.
The Angels Initiative, through the Angels Academy, aims to ensure equitable access to stroke care, improve treatment quality standards, strengthen education and mentorship among healthcare professionals, and develop efficient referral networks connecting primary centres, comprehensive stroke centres, and emergency medical services.
The initiative promotes global collaboration to ensure patients receive timely and high-quality stroke treatment regardless of geographical location.
Management congratulates medical team
Expressing happiness over the international recognition, Rev. Fr. George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator of Father Muller Medical College Hospital; Rev. Fr. William Dsouza, Assistant Administrator; and Rev. Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, congratulated the entire stroke care team for their dedication and coordinated efforts.
They stated that the WSO Angels Diamond Award reflects the institution’s vision of providing compassionate, affordable, and technologically advanced healthcare services.
Rev. Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo particularly appreciated the hospital’s timely integration and optimal utilisation of advanced medical technologies to ensure world-class diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients.
The management reiterated that every advancement undertaken at Father Muller Medical College Hospital is aimed at improving patient outcomes, strengthening clinical excellence, and extending the benefits of modern healthcare to society with compassion and care.
The international recognition further strengthens Father Muller Medical College Hospital’s reputation as a leading centre for comprehensive stroke management and advanced neurovascular care in the region.