World Stroke Organization (WSO)

The World Stroke Organization is the only global body solely focused on stroke. With around 3000 individual and 90 society members spanning every global region, we represent over 55,000 stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings.

Mission:
The WSO mission is to reduce the global burden of stroke through more effective prevention, better treatment and long-term support.

Vision and strategy:
Each year 14 million people suffer stroke worldwide and 80m people living in the world have experienced stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. 116 million years of life are lost each year to stroke related death and disability. The WSO mission is to reduce the global burden of stroke through more effective prevention, better treatment and long-term support.