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STROKE AWARENESS PROGRAM
Stroke Awareness Workshop In Institutions
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation recently conducted a Stroke Awareness Workshop for staff of the Bole Subcity Woreda 06 Office.The session covered key topics including what stroke is, its warning signs and symptoms, emergency response actions, available treatment options, and practical strategies for stroke prevention. Through this initiative, participants gained valuable knowledge to recognize stroke early…
Launch of the Mobile Stroke Awareness Clinic Project
The Foundation is pleased to share the highlights from the official launch of the Mobile Stroke Awareness Clinic Project, hosted at the Addis Ababa Health Bureau.The proceedings commenced with an opening address by Dr. Yohannes Chala, Head of the Addis Ababa Health Bureau. Dr. Yohannes commended the Foundation for its enduring commitment and significant contributions…
Community Stroke Awarness and Education Workshop
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation recently hosted a successful community stroke awareness and screening campaign at Yeka Sub-City, Megenagna, bringing vital preventative health education directly to the public. Designed to empower residents with lifesaving knowledge, the workshop provided participants with comprehensive health assessments, including blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening, and body mass index (BMI) measurements,alongside personalized…
National Stroke Awareness in School (NSAS)
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation continues to strengthen its commitment to stroke prevention and public education through the ongoing National Stroke Awareness in School (NSAS). As part of the Foundation’s awareness pillar, the campaign is creating life-saving conversations among students, teachers, school leaders, and parents across Addis Ababa.Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death…
Stroke Awarness For Parents
The NSAS campaign further extended its impact by engaging parents of Ayer Amba Secondary School, recognizing that community-wide awareness is critical in combating stroke. Parents were educated on stroke risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, unhealthy diets, stress, and physical inactivity, while also learning how early recognition and immediate medical attention can save lives…
INDEED, A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR STROKE CARE IN ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹
Here are some memories when our foundation in collaboration with Ethiopia Stroke Initiative officiate the graduation of the first Ethiopian medical doctor trained in both Stroke & Vascular Neurology and Neuroendovascular Surgery, a pioneering physician dedicated to reducing the burden of stroke in our nation. ESF also graduated its 3rd cohort of fellows in Stroke…
WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD WE VISIT NEXT? 🏫
One of our key approaches to advancing stroke awareness is reaching students and their families directly through our National School Stroke Awareness Project. Each week, our medical team visits schools to engage students in person and at the same time, we extend this impact to parents through concise, easy-to-read materials that share essential information about…
Launch of the National School Stroke Awareness Campaign
Ethiopia Stroke Foundation has officially launched its National School Stroke Awareness Campaign at Yeka Primary School in Addis Ababa. This milestone strengthens our prevention pillar by empowering students, the next generation of lifesavers. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ As the first responders likely to be near a stroke victim, students received engaging, medically led training on how to recognize…
Stroke Awareness Corners
Interactive booths set up in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Ethiopia, placed in major hospitals and health centers. These booths will be equipped with engaging materials, including brochures, posters, and digital displays, to educate patients and visitors about stroke prevention, risk factors, and early detection. The corners aim to engage the community and raise…
National Stroke Awareness Campaign
A nationwide initiative to educate communities about the signs and symptoms of stroke, emphasizing the need for early medical intervention. The campaign includes TV ads, community seminars, and educational materials.The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation provided a comprehensive awareness through the AMN + TV program, hosted in Afan Oromo. During this session, the definition of stroke, its…