World Stroke Organization
The World Stroke Organization is a non-profit medical association that works to raise awareness of prevention and treatment of stroke. The organization was founded in 2006 from the merging of two organizations previously in existence, the International Stroke Society and the World Stroke Federation. Its membership consists of both professional individuals and organizations that share the WSO's goals.
Mission
The mission of the World Stroke Organization is to "provide access to stroke care and to promote research and teaching in this area that will improve the care of stroke victims throughout the world." The association also works to "increase visibility and credibility of its activities among stroke clinicians, researchers, other health professionals, international professional and lay organizations, and the general public."Activities
World Stroke CongressThe WSO hosts a biennial congress that provides skill-building workshops to participants. In the past, congresses have attracted up to 2400 participants. Each year the WSO also endorses several conferences hosted by national regional societies that are members of the WSO.
World Stroke Campaign
The World Stroke Organization is responsible for the creation of World Stroke Day and its associated campaigns. World Stroke Day is held on 29 October each year.
World Stroke Academy
The World Stroke Organisation runs the World Stroke Academy, which is the global e-learning platform for stroke education.