Join the 2023 Global Policy Committee Webinars

02 Jun 2023

Don't miss the WSO webinars organized by the Global Policy Committee. These webinars offer valuable opportunities to engage with experts, share knowledge, and explore critical topics in stroke care and policy.

WEBINAR 1:

World Health Organization HEART program, collaboration in action webinar

Date: 29 June 13:00 CEST

High blood pressure has been identified as a high priority non-communicable disease throughout the world. All populations have stroke risks due to elevated blood pressure, clearly demanding an urgent response. The WHO HEARTS technical package is an evidence-based public health strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health and reducing disease risks in all populations throughout the world. HEARTS includes six focused modules and a guide for implementation. This package is specifically designed for the multi-discipline hypertension healthcare team in the primary care setting to maximize high blood pressure management and prevention with a practical, step-by-step approach. The HEARTS package was strengthened with the development and publication of WHO guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults in 2021.

Chair: Taskeen Khan, World Health Organization/ Department of NCDs/ Medical officer cardiovascular diseases

Speakers:
Taskeen Khan, World Health Organization/ Department of NCDs/ Medical officer cardiovascular diseases
Daniel Lackland, World Hypertension League

Learning Objectives:

To identify the global need for high blood pressure management and treatment for stroke risks
To describe the HEARTS package modules and WHO guideline recommendations
To describe the impact of the successful implementation of the HEARTS technical package from a health perspective.

Lecture 1: Stroke Risks and Implications for Hypertension Control: An Ongoing Pandemic and Call to Action

Lecture 2: HEARTS : a public health approach to managing hypertension in primary care to reduce morbidity and mortality from stroke and other comorbidities

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WEBINAR 2:

A global call to action in stroke care – increasing thrombectomy access and provision

Date: 18 July at 13:00 CEST

This webinar will focus on thrombectomy as a game-changing treatment for stroke and a cost-effective intervention recommended by WHO.

The topics covered will include the funding, workforce and system improvements required to ensure access to thrombectomy to all those that need it; with insights and learning from across the globe to improve access and provision.

Objectives:

To draw attention (primarily of policy/decision makers) to the global picture of thrombectomy access and provision in light of WHO’s recommendations.
To share innovative approaches to improving access and provision globally.

Chair: Martin James, UK

Speakers and topics:

Dileep Yavagal, SVIN – ‘Understanding the global picture from policy to access’ - OK
Sheila Martins, WSO President – ‘Developing stroke systems of care for thrombectomy in low-and-middle income countries”
Marc Ribó – Organizing stroke care and measuring the results in a regional level: the experience of Catalonia.

Objectives:

To draw attention (primarily of policy/decision makers) to the global picture of thrombectomy access and provision in light of WHO’s recommendations.
To share innovative approaches to improving access and provision globally.

WEBINAR 3:

Harnessing civil society organizations to drive improvements in stroke treatment, research and policy advancement

Date: 28 September at 13:00 CEST

This webinar will focus on the key advocacy role of stroke support organizations in driving improvements in stroke care and prevention. The topics covered will include the recommendations of WHO action plans and frameworks for patient empowerment, successful national advocacy for investment in stroke research, treatment, prevention, and concrete actions the global stroke community could take to optimize the contribution of stroke support organizations.

Chair: Gary Ford, University of Oxford, UK

Speakers and topics:

Michelle Nelson, VP for SSOs, WSO – ‘The vital role of civil society in driving improvement in stroke prevention, treatment and care policy and practice’
Lisa Murphy, CEO, Stroke Foundation Australia – ‘Advocating for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke at a national level’
Julia Rout (GM Health Promotion and Advocacy) and Jo Lambert (CEO), Stroke Foundation of New Zealand. Reducing risks, improving outcomes, saving lives: Barriers, enablers and learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Objectives:

To increase awareness among health professionals, academics and policy makers of the importance of collaboration with civil society organizations in driving improvements in stroke care and prevention.
To provide examples of the impact that such collaboration can have at a national, regional and global level.
To explore ways the global stroke community can continue to optimize the role of civil society organizations.

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