This is how some of the world’s top EMS companies use data collection to improve outcomes for stroke patients and receive recognition for their efforts

COUNTRY: ECUADOR

EMS: Ministerio De Salud Pública - Atención Prehospitalaria - Cz9-Cz2 Pichincha Rural

AWARD STATUS: Diamond

THEY SAY: “This acknowledgement is of great importance, since the work carried out by prehospital care services is not usually recognized. It is a significant and emotional moment that will motivate other teams in the country.”

ems ECUADOR

COUNTRY: Poland

EMSWojewódzka Stacja Pogotowia Ratunkowego w Rzeszowie

AWARD STATUS: 3 consecutive diamond awards

THEY SAY: “Working in emergency medical services is a bit like treasure hunting with a metal detector. In order not to search aimlessly, you need to have a tool.”

asls wojtek filiP

COUNTRY: South Africa

EMS: IPSS Medical Rescue

AWARD STATUS: 2 consecutive diamond awards

THEY SAY: Data-driven improvement is part of our culture. Data collection is done in real time and if data analysis reveals certain trends or patterns, policy changes are implemented quickly.

EMS South Africa

Are you curious about other stories? 

Community Stories

Filter by

Iraq

Courage, stamina & dreams

Doctors from the first two hospitals in Iraq to receive international recognition for stroke care excellence share their stories.
Global

All together now

A chance encounter at this year's WSC revealed the magic of the Angels community, writes Jan van der Merwe in this year's final edition of The Angels Journey.
Ukraine

Counting on Community in Khmelnytskyi

The three districts that make up Khmelnytska Oblast weren’t obvious candidates to become Ukraine’s first Angels Regions – but proactive leadership and purposeful community building ensured their place in the record books.
Kenya

It’s Time For Africa

In November 2024, the mission to change the reality for stroke patients around the world finally put down roots in East Africa. For Angels cofounder and global project leader Jan van der Merwe it was the realization of a longheld dream. For the stroke communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Ethiopia, it was only the beginning.
Europe

Consultants In Conversation

Throwback to Basel, where Angels team leaders Rita Rodrigues and Sylvia Ripamonti talked about the early days, anxious moments, changing roles and new responsibilities.
India

Shija Hospitals Mark a Milestone in Manipur

The story of Shija Hospitals and the Angels Initiative stands as a beacon of hope—a testament to what can be achieved when healthcare systems are optimized, communities work together, and lives are prioritized.