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The ASO–WSO Webinar Series is an education program aimed at advancing stroke prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and brain health across Africa and the diaspora. Over eleven months, the series brought together international faculty, Pan-African speakers, and frontline health professionals for structured, evidence-based learning — summarized here in four key highlights.
14 sessions on Stroke Medicine
17 sessions on Rehabilitation & Allied Health
Neurology, Acute Stroke Management, Stroke Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Pharmacology, Assistive Technology, and Public Health
50–70 participants per session
Disciplines: Physicians, Neurologists, Nurses, Therapists, Psychologists, Pharmacists, and Public Health Professionals
West Africa: 40.3%
Diaspora: 14.5%
East Africa: 13.3%
North Africa: 12.7%
Southern Africa: 10.0%
Central Africa: 8.2%
Live poll administered to 50+ participants during the final webinar of the series.
These findings suggest a positive perceived impact of the webinar series on participant competency in stroke prevention, acute management, and rehabilitation.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the WSO Executive Committee for their strategic guidance and partnership.
We also gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our international faculty, Pan-African speakers, panelists, and the coordinators of the ASO Education and Capacity Building Working Group.
Their scientific expertise, academic leadership, and commitment to capacity building were instrumental to the successful delivery and impact of the series across the continent and diaspora.
This track covers comprehensive post-stroke care, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, clinical psychology, assistive technology, and core Stroke Medicine.
Stroke Medicine and Rehabilitation are delivered by leading Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Rehabilitation Physicians, and Allied Health Specialists.
The African Stroke Organization (ASO) is dedicated to advancing stroke prevention, care, and research across Africa through collaboration, education, advocacy, and support for professionals and stroke survivors.