All roads led to Barcelona last week - the setting for the 17th World Stroke Congress. The Angels booth was buzzing, the awards ceremony brought a lump to our throats, a performance of the FAST Heroes song put a smile on every face, and the first-ever WSC escape room provided a unique, interactive educational activity that brought out the competitive spirit in congress attendees.
Meet some friendly heroes in one of South Africa’s most beautiful towns, where teachers learn how to implement a stroke awareness program, and a superhero is presented with an award.
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Mozambique
Stroke Care’s Generation Next | Dr Deise Catamo
One of just 12 neurologists in the Southeast African country of Mozambique, Dr Deise Catamo has shown how simply organizing what you have saves lives. Her next goals are as big as her dreams.
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Namibia
Lady Pohamba’s Extra Mile
A famous author once said, “What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.” In one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most arid regions, we have found it – a hospital that delivers clinical excellence from a deep well of empathy, and new beginnings.