The World Stroke Organization (WSO) and SingHealth today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance efforts to develop best-in-class stroke care across Southeast Asia. Prof Jeyaraj D Pandian, President Elect, WSO and Group CEO of SingHealth Dr Ng Wai Hoe signed the MOU. The other important dignitaries were Director and Associate Professor Dr Tan Hiang Khoon, Chairman Medical Board Dr Kenneth Kwek, Associate Professor Ruban Poopalalingam, Dr Armin Weisler, Regional Director of Angels Initiative, Associate Professor Deidre de Silva, Secretary of WSO and Ms Sylvia Kang, Regional Lead, Angels Initiative ASKAN.
The MoU aims to advance efforts to develop best-in-class stroke care across Southeast Asia by launching new clinical services development, research, education, and advocacy initiatives.
Singapore General Hospital is the first hospital in Singapore to be awarded the WSO Angels Award for its excellent stroke care and to honor the hospital for going above and beyond in the care of its patients.
The award is presented at an in-person Angels’ preceptorship programme involving over 40 stroke care experts from the ASEAN region, hosted by the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute