We kicked off our #WorldHeartDay festivities in Accra, #Ghana 🇬🇭 in partnership with Ministry of Health, Ghana, Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana(SASNETGH) and the Ghanaian Society of Cardiology! The country is sending a strong message about the need for everyone to have access to care and affordable lifestyle options 👇

"We can put action, resources and tools to control cardiovascular disease. I'm challenging everybody in this room. By the time we come back next year, let the numbers change", said WHF Vice President Amam Mbakwem at the headquarters of Ministry of Health, Ghana. #WorldHeartDay

#DYK that physical inactivity reduces the risk of #CVD? To climax activities of #WorldHeartDay today, a health walk was organized, drumming home the message of prioritizing physical activity and healthy lifestyles to save lives and build healthier communities. WHO Ghana

Thank you to our partners Amgen 🧪🔬🧬, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk and Servier for making #WorldHeartDay 2024 possible!

Ahead of #WorldStrokeDay2024, Ghana NCD Alliance, together with other partners, will undertake the #greaterthanstroke walk to highlight the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms, understanding risk factors and taking steps to reduce risks. #NeurologySocietyofGhana WHO Ghana

CVD and Stroke are the leading causes of death & disability globally. Be Physically Active to prevent a Stroke Be#GreaterThan>Stroke Join the Walk tomorrow 🇬🇭 WorldStrokeCampaign Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Health Service World Heart Federation African Stroke Organization(ASO) Ghana NCD Alliance Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana(SASNETGH) Neurology Society of Ghana

The Vice Chair of the GhNCD Alliance who doubles as the Executive director of SASNET GHANA ,Mr Ad Adams participated in a consultation meeting by the NDPC Ghana and made an input in the areas of NCDs and Rehab Robotics to be included in the #NDP for Ghana Robert Riener Ghana NCD Alliance

Be #PhysicallyActive Today is World Stroke Day 29th October 2024 Be#GreaterThan>Stroke WorldStrokeCampaign World Stroke Org Dr Okoe Boye World Heart Federation African Stroke Organization(ASO) Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Health Service Dr. Patrick Aboagye WHO Ghana WHO African Region World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus António Guterres Ambassador Simone Giger Ghana NCD Alliance

Join the #GreaterThan>Stroke Challenge 🇬🇭 Lets Walk , Run, Bike , Jog, etc Be Physical Active to Prevent a #Stroke Be#GreaterThan>Stroke WorldStrokeCampaign World Stroke Org World Heart Federation World Health Organization (WHO) Twit Bakanı WHO African Region WHO Ghana Ambassador Simone Giger Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana @giz_ghana African Stroke Organization(ASO)

Today 29th October is World Stroke Day. ASO calls on governments in Africa to prioritize Prevention , Treatment and Life After Stroke. Let's Be#GreaterThan>Stroke African Union Africa CDC Africa Brain Health Network (ABHN) WHO African Region United Nations Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WorldStrokeCampaign World Stroke Org African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security

Attending the 15th Auburn Football SDS High level private sector Forum in Lusaka, under the theme “unlocking opportunities for private actors” The sub theme “Fostering digital inclusion and artificial intelligence in Africa” is of interest to WHO African Region as we support countries attain #UHC AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development

“The survey findings highlight serious health concerns but also offer an opportunity for action, providing vital evidence for policy responses & baseline data to track progress.” Dr Darius Kofi Osei, On behalf of the Minister of Health, at the launch of the Ghana STEPS Report.

The Ghana NCD Alliance Ghana NCD Alliance Team joined Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana(SASNETGH) SASNET GHANA & WorldStrokeCampaign World Stroke Org African Stroke Organization(ASO) World Heart Federation World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus António Guterres SirAdAdams@strokeghana with a workout session to stay physically active Just to Be#GreaterThan>Stroke #WorldStrokeDay

African Stroke Organization (ASO) Conference 2024 commences tomorrow 4th November 2024. Register via the link here to join virtually asoc2024.vfairs.com #ASOC2024 Shaping the Stroke Care Delivery in Africa for Africans World Health Organization (WHO) WHO African Region Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus António Guterres Mehari Gebreyohanns, MD, FAHA, FAAN

African Stroke Organization (ASO) Conference from 4th November to 5th November ,2024. Shaping the future of Stroke Care delivery in Africa for Africans. Register here asoc2024.vfairs.com World Health Organization (WHO) WHO African Region World Stroke Org World Heart Federation Africa CDC sheila martins

Join #ASOC2024. The greatest gathering of scientists ,experts in Zambia to shape stroke care delivery in Africa for Africans. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus António Guterres World Health Organization (WHO) WHO African Region World Stroke Org World Heart Federation African Union NCD Alliance World Rehabilitation Alliance Mehari Gebreyohanns, MD, FAHA, FAAN World Neurology Foundation

Join us on November 13, for a dialogue on how to spark clinical trial & policy engagement in Africa. Learn about the current landscape, challenges, opportunities, and strengthening research partnerships. Register now 👉us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Well done SirAdAdams@strokeghana for your effort in the promotion of preventiveHealth , physical Activity in Ghana/Africa in the prevention of #Stroke #CVD #Hypertension #Obesity YouARE a Champion 💪 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus António Guterres World Health Organization (WHO) WHO African Region World Heart Federation WorldStrokeCampaign World Obesity

Air pollution is a major risk factor for heart disease. Elvis Ndikum, member of our Air Pollution and Climate Change Expert Group, explains how serious this threat is and how it affects our hearts.

Cardiovascular disease could soon overtake infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in Africa. Our new report reveals that the lack of #AirPollution monitoring and research in the continent is preventing policies that could save lives👇