WSO | World Stroke Organization

Leading global action on stroke

We are an international team of stroke leaders working to reduce the global burden of stroke

100+

100+

Society members creating a global team of stroke leaders

3,500+

3,500+

Individual members spanning every global region

55,000+

55,000+

Stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings

The global burden of stroke

12m

Will have a stroke each year

7,3m

Deaths per year

1 in 4

Of us will have a stroke in our lifetime

/assets/downloads/ws_campaign.png World Stroke Campaign

The 2024 World Stroke Day Campaign is now live! Stroke prevention is better than cure. And together we can be #GreaterThan > Stroke. Find out more and get the tools you need to join the campaign.

/assets/images/common/Certification_homepage_graphic_700x430.png The WSO Certification Platform is now live

A new, transparent, and data-driven system to standardize stroke care worldwide.
Open to all stroke-treating centers, making it relevant and achievable in every setting. The platform supports hospitals, ministries of health, and stroke societies in driving sustainable quality improvement through continuous monitoring and benchmarking. Join the global effort to raise the standard of stroke care.

/assets/images/common/GSA_banner_2025.png Global Stroke Alliance

The Global Stroke Alliance is a highly impactful implementation meeting. Our primary mission is to establish a powerful global alliance committed to enhancing stroke care on a worldwide scale. 

Our partners and sponsors

Brainomix Corporate Supporters
DiaMedica Corporate Supporters
Boehringer Ingelheim Platinum Plus
Medtronic Platinum Plus
Abbvie Bronze
BMS Pfizer Silver
IPSEN Gold
Merz Silver
Philips Silver
Bayer Bronze
Danone Nutricia Bronze
Novo Nordisk Bronze
Siemens Bronze
Silver