In September 2025, Heads of State, Ministers of Health and Finance, alongside global health civil society and industry stakeholders, will gather in New York for the fourth UN High Level Meeting on NCDs. With five years left to deliver on commitments set out in Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, it is clear universal health coverage will not be achieved without investing in stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. This event represents a crucial tipping point for the global health community.
As the global leader on stroke, WSO is committed to taking a proactive approach to ensure the specific needs of stroke are visible and addressed in UN Member State NCD discussions and commitments. We are therefore working to establish a collaborative advocacy coalition to bring together diverse voices who want to participate in the development and delivery of a coordinated global policy advocacy campaign.
Through the Stroke Action Now coalition, we will pool diverse knowledge, expertise and resources, reduce duplication of effort and have a greater impact on global policy. Our goal is to achieve clear global commitments to stroke and a supportive context for your regional and national policy advocacy work.
Please review the overview which includes details of coalition membership rates and benefits. If you are interested in being a part of the Stroke Action Now coalition please contact mgrupper@world-stroke.org .