New WHO report underscores urgent need for action on stroke
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its latest Global Status Report on Neurology, revealing that stroke is the leading neurological disorder contributing to health loss worldwide. In addition, the report outlines the direct costs of 24 brain...
Stroke takes centre stage at a European Parliament event: A call to close the gaps in stroke care across Europe
On Tuesday, stroke took centre stage at a European Parliament event in Brussels, where policymakers, people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, researchers, stroke support organisations and stroke advocates came together to call for urgent action to...
Closing the Gaps in Stroke Care: A Call to Action for Europe
Stroke is Europe’s second biggest killer and the leading cause of acquired disability. Yet across the EU, stroke services remain fragmented and under-resourced, resulting in preventable deaths, lifelong disabilities, and a widespread lack of long-term support for...
SAFE and ESO responds to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU CVH plan
SAFE and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) have jointly responded to the European Commission's public consultation on the forthcoming EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan. With stroke being one of Europe's leading causes of death and disability, we believe that it...
Have Your Say: EU Cardiovascular Health Plan Consultation – Deadline 15 September
The European Commission has launched its public consultation on the EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan, and the deadline to respond is 15 September 2025. This consultation is a critical opportunity to ensure that stroke, from prevention and acute care to...
