One world voice for stroke

The World Stroke Campaign works to support collaboration between stroke stakeholders around the world to increase awareness and understanding of key issues in stroke prevention, treatment and life after stroke. By coordinating our efforts and speaking with one voice, the Campaign aims to empower everyone - individuals, health professionals, policy makers - to work together to deliver a world free from stroke.

The purpose of the World Stroke Campaign

To send a unified, consistent message around the world in order to ensure sustained focus and effort on global stroke issues.

To create maximum awareness of the steps we can all take to prevent stroke.

To increase public awareness of the signs of stroke and the appropriate action to take.

To influence policy makers to put action and investment in stroke higher on national, regional and international public health agendas.

To build partnerships with stakeholders from across all sectors and from all disease-oriented organizations to prevent stroke and improve access to treatment.

To advocate for access to specialist treatment, quality care and support for stroke survivors and caregivers.

To advocate for the establishment of specialist stroke units in all corners of the world and support the development of a health care system that responds to the needs of everyone dealing with the impact of stroke, including families and caregivers.

One world voice for stroke

The purpose of the World Stroke Campaign

World Stroke Day Campaign

Our key partnerships

Stroke and SDG 3

Our partners and sponsors