World Stroke Day 2026 Highlights Urgency of Immediate Stroke Treatment

The 2026 World Stroke Day, themed 'Every Minute Counts,' emphasizes the critical need for prompt medical intervention when stroke symptoms appear. Medical experts, including Chika Okwuolisa, Executive Director of the Brain and Spine Foundation Africa, warned against delaying treatment, noting that timely care can determine survival and reduce the risk of permanent disability or death.

Originally published by gnews