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Learn from the lived experience of people affected by stroke and hear about the awareness, care and advocacy work of SSOs in our stroke survivor and supporter blogs.

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A personal experience of the importance of raising children’s awareness of stroke

24 Aug 2021 Future Leaders Stroke awareness

Laetitia Yperzeele is a neurologist from Belgium, and a member of WSO’s first Future Stroke Leaders cohort.

OneNeurology prioritises community mobilisation at its first Global Advocacy Workshop

05 Aug 2021 Stroke awareness Stroke prevention SSO Blog

Capturing views on the Global Action Plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

My journey as a stroke advocate

15 Jul 2021 Stroke awareness Stroke support SSO Blog

Michael Uchunor, founder and Chairman of the Michael and Francisca Foundation, shares his journey over the last few years as a stroke advocate.

Stroke survivors in the United Kingdom shape stroke research to rebuild lives

25 Jun 2021 Stroke support Stroke prevention SSO Blog

The UK's top 10 priorities for stroke research.

Introducing WSO member: the Neurology Awareness & Research Foundation Pakistan

20 May 2021 Stroke awareness Stroke prevention SSO Blog

Dr. Abdul Malik, General Secretary of NARF Pakistan introduces the organisation and its current priorities.

Cyprus Stroke Association: our work and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

13 May 2021 Future Leaders Stroke awareness

Cyprus Stroke Association improving the quality of life of people with stroke and their carers through awareness raising, research and community support.

First ever mapping of stroke support organizations globally

26 Jan 2021 Stroke awareness Stroke support SSO Blog

We are excited to announce that we will be launching the SSO Global Mapping Report at the end of February.

World Health Organization Informal Consultation with People Living with NCDs

04 Jan 2021 Stroke awareness Stroke support SSO Blog

World Health Organization Informal Consultation with People Living with NCDs.

Challenges facing stroke patients in Sierra Leone during the COVID-19 Pandemic

15 Jun 2020 Stroke support Stroke prevention SSO Blog

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