Let’s go TikTok
Chrissi
28. April 2022
Do you want to be the Face of our TikTok-Campaign? Hey, we need you! Check our Job Posting and be part of our Nepal Stroke Family!
NEPAL STROKE PROJECT
A project to reduce the burden of stroke in Nepal
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in Nepal.
Early treatment of strokes can save lives and reduce disabilities!
Stroke is one of Nepal’s heaviest health burdens and is not only the third leading cause of death in Nepal, but also associated with a drastic reduction in quality of life!
Still, most people in Nepal have limited access to adequate stroke care and the awareness about stroke is low.
The Nepal Stroke Association is setting up the first nationwide initiative to provide basic stroke care for everyone by strengthening existing structures. The project is implemented in close collaboration with scientists from the University Hospital Heidelberg (Germany) and the Angels’ Initiative. It is supported by the World Stroke Organization and the Ministry of Health and Population (Nepal). As part of the nationwide project approximately 15 district hospitals and tertiary care centers are selected to become stroke ready hospitals through intensive training of health personnel and implementation of treatment standards. The population’s consciousness of the prevention, symptoms and treatment of strokes will be raised by public awareness campaigns. Treatment data of all stroke ready hospitals will be collected in the RES-Q register to continuously monitor, evaluate and improve stroke care.
The project is initially designed for a duration of two years.
The project is supported by Hospital Partnerships funding program of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and financed by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Else Kröner-Fresenius foundation (EKFS).
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Read about the latest events:
Public Awareness: Reaching out to 2 million Nepalis
Patrick
11. April 2022
The online part of the Public Awareness Campaign is a huge success: So far 2 million Nepalese have viewed the iconic FAST ads, and over
Stroke Camp in Janaki Mandir
Chrissi
6. April 2022
Janakpur is one of the most thrilling cities – not only in Nepal, but also in Asia – and probably worldwide. Janaki Mandir is one
Stroke Care Workshop Janakpur – WOW!
Chrissi
6. April 2022
Celebrating stroke care with 150 physicians and politicians in Janakpur! Wow! That was truely incredible! The first-ever stroke care event was mind-blowing and unforgettable for everyone!
Minutes can save lives!
Chrissi
31. March 2022
Minutes can save lives. “And the minutes or hours we’ve spent together will help to save so many lives!” That’s how the participants commented on
Let’s welcome Koshi Hospital in our Nepal Stroke Community!
Chrissi
19. March 2022
Koshi Hospital is a multispeciality governmental hospital, located in the capital of Nepal’s Province No.1, Biratnagar. Biratnagar is such an incredible lively and sparkling town
START HERE
If you don’t know where to start, this is the most important read:
WHAT?
The aim of the Nepal Stroke Project is to improve stroke care along the continuum of stroke care:
1. Establish nationwide stroke ready hospitals
2. Raise public awareness of strokes
3. Establish a national stroke registry
4. Achieve financing of stroke care
WHY?
Stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability in Nepal. Still, stroke care is limited to a few hospitals in urban areas and stroke awareness is low.
Increasing stroke knowledge can not only support correct help-seeking behavior and treatment but also lower the risk of suffering a stroke through a modification of stroke risk factors.
HOW?
The Nepal Stroke Project pursues its goals by strengthening existing health structures in different regions of Nepal.
We will apply the World Stroke Organization’s Road Map to assess gaps in stroke care and address the existing needs by continuous medical education and public awareness campaigns.
WHERE?
You will come across the Stroke Awareness Campaign all over the country!
Please have a look at the Map below to find out which hospitals will be stroke ready hospitals in near future!
WHEN?
Designing the project started in 2020.
Trainings for health personnel will start in 2022 for 18 months.
The Stroke Awareness Campaign will be launched in March 2022.
WHO?
Find out more about the team around the Nepal Stroke Project:
PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS
These hospitals take part in the project
For a list of the hospitals, click on the sidebar icon in the upper left
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