2023 Global Stroke Alliance
For stroke without frontiers
For stroke without frontiers
The Global Stroke Alliance (GSA) is a highly impactful implementation meeting organized by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) since 2020. Our primary mission is to establish a powerful global alliance committed to enhancing stroke care on a worldwide scale. To achieve this, we foster in-depth discussions on the implementation of evidence-based interventions at all levels of stroke care, including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. This prestigious congress serves as a platform that brings together stroke leaders from various countries, distinguished researchers, health professionals, health managers, scientific societies, industry representatives, and patient associations.
At the heart of the GSA is the dissemination of knowledge, exchange of invaluable experiences, and the formulation of region-specific action plans tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in different parts of the world. Our congress revolves around four fundamental pillars: education, research, organization of services, and political engagement to build public policies. By addressing these pillars, the GSA aims to make significant contributions to the implementation of effective stroke care globally.
A notable highlight of the GSA is the Ministerial Meeting, where representatives from Ministries of Health and Ministries across different countries converge with stroke experts to deliberate on existing gaps, explore the best models of stroke care, and propose potential solutions. Concrete plans for improvement are formulated during these discussions, ensuring tangible and impactful outcomes. In the last Ministerial Meeting held in Brazil in 2022, representatives from 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including 7 Ministers of Health, participated, leading to substantial advancements in stroke care in the region.
Looking ahead, the GSA will rotate annually in various regions of the world to promote inclusivity and address the specific needs of each region. We are thrilled to announce that the third edition will take place in New Delhi, India, from September 6 to 8. We aim to leverage the opportunities presented by the G20 Meeting and its managers to create synergy in another edition of the Global Stroke Alliance, featuring a Global Ministerial Stroke Meeting.
We cordially invite you to join us in this global initiative to fight stroke! We have prepared an intense three-day program with exciting highlights. Together, let us transcend boundaries and create a world where stroke care knows no frontiers.
Sincerely,
Sheila Martins
WSO President
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The second edition of the Global Stroke Alliance took place in August 2022, in the vibrant city of São Paulo. The event featured an all-encompassing and multidisciplinary program, focused on the comprehensive care of stroke patients throughout their journey, including Promotion, Primary Prevention, Acute Care, Subacute Care, Secondary Prevention, and Rehabilitation. A significant highlight was the concurrent III Latin American Ministerial Meeting, held during the Congress.
Over the course of four days, we were honored to welcome 1200 participants, including 7 ministers of health, representing 26 countries and 17 international delegations from Latin America. The event fostered insightful discussions and knowledge exchange at the interfaces of Care, Research, and Public Policies, with a focus on addressing historical challenges and celebrating advances since the inaugural edition.
Once again, we extend a warm welcome to health professionals, health managers, scientific societies, industry representatives, and the community at large to join us in this collaborative endeavor. We firmly believe that each participant plays a vital role, strengthening our collective cause to enhance stroke care and make a meaningful impact in this critical area of healthcare. Together, we can create a brighter future for stroke patients and their families.
For more information visit: https://globalstrokealliance.com/
The Global Stroke Alliance is a collaborative initiative aimed at assessing and discussing the most effective strategies for implementing stroke programs across all levels: prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
The inaugural edition of this event took place in March 2020, in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Over the course of three days, esteemed specialists, health managers, researchers, scientific societies, and industry representatives gathered to engage in fruitful discussions about evidence-based public policies and practices for managing stroke. The program featured a wide array of enlightening activities, some of which are highlighted below:
2nd Latin American Ministerial Meeting on Stroke: A platform for policymakers and stakeholders to address the pressing issues surrounding stroke on a regional scale.
Capacity Building and Courses on Stroke Prevention: Specifically tailored for primary care professionals, this segment focused on enhancing their knowledge and expertise in preventing stroke cases.
Global Alliance Independent Networks Stroke Research Workshop (GAINS): A research-focused workshop dedicated to stroke trials and advancements, organized by the Global Alliance independent networks.
Acute Stroke Management Workshop: An essential component that delved into the latest developments and best practices in managing acute stroke cases effectively.
Brazilian Health Managers Forum: An opportunity for health managers from Brazil to share insights, challenges, and successful strategies related to stroke management.
Neurointervention Forum - Endovascular Treatment for Acute Stroke: A specialized forum discussing the latest techniques and technologies related to endovascular treatment for acute stroke cases.
Plenary Session: This session brought together all participants for a comprehensive discussion, featuring presentations on regional action plans for implementing stroke management and the most up-to-date evidence-based approaches to stroke care.
For more information visit: https://globalstrokealliance.com/