Stroke recovery in low- and middle-income countries: spotlight on the integral role played by stroke support organisations

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the challenges of stroke recovery in low- and middle-income countries and the role of support organisations.
• Analysis of stroke burden in African countries
• Discussion on the establishment of a stroke support organisation in Malawi
• Assessment of achievements by support organisations
• Increased awareness of stroke recovery needs in low- and middle-income countries
• Successful establishment of a stroke support organisation in Malawi
• Improved patient outcomes through support organisations' initiatives

Abstract