Many underestimate stroke and would likely miss warning
signs despite the high global death rate recorded and sadly it is prevalent
among women.
To mark the 2014 World Stroke Day, Stroke Care
International and Ikeja City Mall are organising an awareness campaign in the
mall scheduled for 29th October. In line with this year’s theme ‘I
am woman: Stroke affects me’, SCI have engaged in several awareness campaign
activities raising awareness for stroke, symptoms to look out for and the
impact it has had on families. They include TV talk shows, radio interviews, and
newspaper articles. SCI will be complementing the aforesaid campaigns by embarking
on enlightenment campaigns such as Walk for Stroke and free health checks which
will be happening at ICM.
The Global Stroke Bill of Rights which was launched
during the world stroke congress is an important priority for the World Stroke
Organization. These rights identify the aspects of care that are important for
all stroke survivors and caregivers from across the world.
Global
stroke bill of rights
As a
person who has had a stroke
I have
a right to:
Receive
the best stroke care.
·
A rapid diagnosis so I
can be treated quickly.
·
Receive treatment by a
specialised team at all stages of my journey (in hospital and during
rehabilitation).
·
Receive care that is
well coordinated.
·
Access treatment
regardless of financial situation, gender, culture or place that I live.
·
Receive treatment that is
right for me as an individual considering my age, gender, culture, goals and my
changing needs over time.
Be
informed and prepared.
·
Be informed about the
signs of stroke so I can recognise if I am having one.
·
Be fully informed about
what has happened to me and about living with stroke for as long as I require
it.
Be
supported in my recovery.
·
Be provided with hope
for the best possible recovery I can make now and into the future.
·
Receive psychological
and emotional support in a form that best meets my needs.
·
Be included in all
aspects of society regardless of any disability I may have
·
Receive support
(financial or otherwise) to ensure I am cared for in the longer term.
·
Be supported to return
to work and/or to other activities I may choose to participate in after my
stroke.
·
Get access to formal and
informal advocacy to assist me with access to the services I need.
·
Be connected to other
stroke survivors and caregivers so I may gain and provide support in my
recovery from stroke.
Venue: Ikeja City Mall at the terrace (between KFC
& Chicken Republic)
Time: 9am
Date: 29th October 2014.
If you have any questions, please write to us at info@strokecareinternational.org , consultant@strokecareinternational.org
or call +2347046153894.
Spread the word, bring friends and family, join us
in raising awareness of stroke.
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