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The African Stroke Organization (ASO) is a professional scientific society and a regional member of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), representing the African continent. ASO is governed by its constitution and bylaws.
In strategic partnership with WSO and other partners, ASO is committed to advancing evidence-based practice in primary and secondary stroke prevention, acute stroke management, post-stroke rehabilitation, and cerebrovascular research. Through these efforts, ASO seeks to optimize clinical outcomes and mitigate the public health burden of cerebrovascular disease across Africa.
The only global body solely focused on stroke. With around 3,550 individual and 100 society members spanning every global region, we represent over 55,000 stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings
To align stroke and NCD priorities with global development frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
For policy alignment, technical guidance, and public health implementation.
To amplify the voice of persons living with Stroke, Caregivers, and promote patient-centered care, safety, and health rights in stroke and NCD across Africa.
To integrate stroke and NCD priorities into continental health and development agendas.
To advance post-stroke rehabilitation, recovery, and disability reduction.
To address hypertension as the leading modifiable risk factor for stroke.
To address cardiovascular disease risk factors and promote integrated heart-brain health approaches.
To advance research, capacity building, and care for dementia and vascular cognitive impairment across Africa.
To support community-based rehabilitation research and the implementation of Life After Stroke models
To support community-based interventions, patient advocacy, and training programs
To support the development and implementation of national stroke and NCD policies, guidelines, and health system strengthening initiatives.
To support innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health solutions, and equitable access to stroke care and prevention tools across Africa.
To promote multicenter stroke research, clinical trials, capacity building, and training of the next generation of stroke professionals in Africa.
To advocate for legislative and policy frameworks that support stroke prevention, treatment, and care across member states.
With a focus on Stroke and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)- to foster multi-sectoral action, advocacy, and resource mobilization.
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.
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