WSO is the only global organisation solely focused on stroke. Through our global member network and partnerships we work to unite the stroke community. Our global and regional events bring our members, partners and stroke stakeholders together to share latest research, exchange best practices, drive improvements and advance the stroke policy agenda.

The World Congress and Regional Conferences are developed in collaboration with WSO members, governments, regional agencies, NGOs and industry partners. These events provide an important opportunity for all stroke stakeholders to share knowledge and best practice and to build relationships and parrtnerships to help advance the stroke agenda.

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. 

WSO strategy is developed and delivered by its members - a global team of stroke leaders, working to reduce the global burden of stroke. Its programmes are developed and led by our Committees, Board, Executive and implemented by expert project Task Forces.

The headquarter o WSO is located in Geneva.