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India

In The Service Of Others

The story of WSO President-Elect Dr Jeyaraj Pandian is also the story of Christian Medical College Ludhiana. This was where his life took a decisive turn when he discovered his passion for stroke, and from where he continues to serve others in the way the founders intended.
Malaysia

FAST Heroes Unleashed In Malaysia

FAST Heroes characters stole the show during the Malaysia Stroke Council’s Stroke Awareness Fun Run, writes Angels team leader Elva Phan.
Italy

The Difference 90 Minutes Make

EMS volunteers in Italy’s Piemonte region are delivering prehospital stroke care better and faster thanks to a training intervention that is attracting participants in unanticipated numbers.
Saudi Arabia

A Quest Of The Heart In Al Qurayyat

On the road to creating a stroke pathway for this overburdened hospital, there were setbacks, stumbling blocks, tragedy and tears. Success, says Dr Dr Shahid Ahmed, came as the result of angels walking beside him.
Peru

Standing In The Gap

Where there’s a gap between what is and what ought to be, some people look for a leader. Some look away, and a small but significant number stand in the gap, actively and resolutely driving change. To demonstrate what this means, we introduce Dr Miguel Vences.
Brazil

“My mother is having a stroke, start the stroke protocol!”

Who should attend stroke workshops in hospitals? This story about a life saved in Campinas in Brazil suggests the answer should be, everyone.