WSO | World Stroke Organization

Leading global action on stroke

We are an international team of stroke leaders working to reduce the global burden of stroke

100+

100+

Society members creating a global team of stroke leaders

3500

3500

Individual members spanning every global region

55,000+

55,000+

Stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings

The global burden of stroke

12m

Will have a stroke each year

6.6m

Deaths per year

1 in 4

Of us will have a stroke in our lifetime

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The 2023 World Stroke Day Campaign is now live! Stroke prevention is better than cure. And together we can be #GreaterThan > Stroke. Find out more and get the tools you need to join the campaign.

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The WSO Certification of Stroke Centers is a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring the implementation of evidence-based practices across two levels of stroke care. This program has significantly improved the quality of stroke treatment and enhanced the organization and monitoring of stroke care networks throughout the region.

/assets/downloads/425428ddd36d3367322b8e504808fb19.png Global Stroke Alliance

The Global Stroke Alliance is a highly impactful implementation meeting. Our primary mission is to establish a powerful global alliance committed to enhancing stroke care on a worldwide scale. 

Our partners and sponsors

Brainomix Corporate Supporters
DiaMedica Corporate Supporters
Boehringer Ingelheim Platinum Plus
Medtronic Platinum Plus
Abbvie Silver
BMS Pfizer Silver
IPSEN Silver
Merz Silver
Philips Silver
Bayer Bronze
Danone Nutricia Bronze
Novo Nordisk Bronze
Siemens Bronze