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The African Stroke Organization (ASO) is governed by an Executive Committee, a network of Working Groups, and Vice Presidents representing Africa’s five regional blocs — North, West, Central, East, and Southern Africa — and the diaspora. This structure is mandated to advance evidence-based stroke prevention, treatment, research, and rehabilitation across Africa and the diaspora, in accordance with the Organization’s constitutional provisions.
Prof. Owolabi is a Professor of Neurology and a clinician-scientist with extensive contributions to stroke epidemiology, genomics, and health systems research in Africa. Founding Co-Chair African Stroke Organization (ASO).His leadership provides strategic direction for ASO’s continental agenda, ensuring that policy, research, and clinical practice are grounded in African data and context.
Prof. Abd-Allah is a Professor of Neurology and Stroke Medicine with distinguished expertise in cerebrovascular disease and neurocritical care. Founding member Africa Stroke Organization (ASO). As Chair of the Educational Committee and Capacity Building Working Group, he provides academic stewardship for ASO’s training and professional development portfolio across Africa and beyond.
Prof. Akinyemi is a Professor of Neurology and Molecular Neuroscientist recognized for his foundational work in establishing ASO as a founding Chair and for advancing stroke genomics and translational neuroscience in Africa. His pioneering vision conceptualized the foundational framework upon which ASO’s four strategic pillars rest.
Sir Adams is a Rehabilitation Expert and Consultant in Community-Based Rehabilitation, Robotics, and Assistive Technology. Founding Secretary ASO and Global Health Advocate, he provides operational leadership for the ASO Secretariat and coordinates day-to-day execution of the Organization’s strategic objectives.
To ensure equitable continental representation and context-specific implementation, ASO’s Executive Committee includes Vice Presidents representing each African sub-region and the diaspora. Regional leadership facilitates localization of ASO’s evidence-based interventions and strengthens multi-country collaboration.
To provide scientific leadership for the generation, synthesis, and translation of stroke research across Africa. Objectives include harmonizing multicenter research protocols, promoting stroke registries and biobanking, and aligning research priorities with ASO’s vision of reducing Africa’s stroke burden through locally generated evidence.
Chair: TBA
Co-chair: TBA
Secretary: TBA
Under Prof. Foad Abd-Allah, convenes a multidisciplinary faculty of neurologists, physiotherapists, stroke nurses, radiologists, rehabilitation experts, and stroke champions to design and deliver competency-based training for stroke healthcare professionals across Africa.
Chair: Prof. Foad Abd-Allah
Co-chair: Prof. Paul Macaire Nguiet Ossou
Secretary: Dr Deise Catamo Vaz
Coordinator: Sir Ebenezer Ad Adams
The Educational Program Committee convenes a multidisciplinary faculty of neurologists, physiotherapists, stroke nurses, radiologists, rehabilitation experts, and stroke champions to design and deliver competency-based training for stroke healthcare professionals across Africa.
Committee Members
1. Dr Paul Bolaji
2. Prof Sam Ibeneme
3. Prof. Mayowa O. Owolabi
4. Prof. Rufus O. Akinyemi
5. Prof. Matthew Olaogun
6. Prof. Pamela Naidoo
7. Prof. Deanna Saylor
8. Dr. Rita Melifonwu
9. Dr. Sarah Matuja
10. Mrs. Gloria Ekeng
11. Dr. Jose Carlos Aleddo Rayon
12. Mr. George Scola
13. Mrs. Chinonso Ad Adams (tDPT)
14. Mr. Michael Uchunor
15. Dr. Evelyn Faith Ogungbemi
16. Mrs. Emonena Abenabe Akwara Esq.
17. Mr. Ezra Olumuyiwa Osatimehin
Plus a multidisciplinary faculty members of the working group
To provide technical leadership for health-systems strengthening in stroke care. Objectives include supporting the establishment of stroke units, development of acute and post-acute care pathways, and advocacy for resource allocation in alignment with ASO’s service delivery vision for Africa.
Chair: TBA
Co-chair: TBA
Secretary: TBA
To lead strategic communication, public health advocacy, and community empowerment. The Group advances evidence-based awareness campaigns, promotes stroke literacy using tools such as F.A.S.T/B.E.F.A.S.T, and fosters partnerships to scale prevention, early recognition across African communities and engage with national governments to adopt policies aim at improving the lives of those affected with stroke
Chair: TBA
Co-chair: TBA
Secretary: TBA
The ASO Secretariat is led by the Executive Secretary and comprises a dedicated team responsible for the administration, coordination, and management of the Organization’s daily operations, in accordance with the ASO Constitution and strategic plan.
The African Stroke Organization Conference Subcommittee provides strategic and scientific leadership for ASO’s flagship continental scientific meeting. The Committee works collaboratively with all Working Groups, and in close coordination with the Educational Committee and Capacity Building Working Group, to ensure that the Conference advances ASO’s objectives in research, training, service development, and advocacy.
The ASC is ASO’s premier multidisciplinary forum for advancing stroke science and practice in Africa. The Conference convenes neurologists, rehabilitation professionals, nurses, public health experts, policymakers, and stroke survivors to exchange evidence, share best practices, and forge collaborations. Through plenary sessions, workshops, and ASO-WSO training programs, the ASC serves as a platform for dissemination of Africa-led research, capacity building, and alignment of stroke prevention and care strategies across the continent.
Chairs (2024-2026):
Prof Gebreyohanns Mehari
Dr.Wondwossen Gebreamanuel Tekle
Prof Stephen Fred Sarfo
Provides editorial and scientific oversight for ASO’s official peer-reviewed journal — publishing high-quality, Africa-centered research on stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and related NCDs, and translating evidence into practice and policy.
Chief Editor: Prof. Ahmed Nasreldine
Editorial team : To be added
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.