StrokeFacts Nigeria

Dr. Benjamin Anyanwu. US Board Certified in General Neurology, Vascular (Stroke) Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Leading stroke and global health expert.

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The 30-day case fatality of stroke in Nigeria remains unacceptably high at 40%. One of the worst in the world!! Watch this space for what “Regions StrokeAlert” program is doing about it.

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@Shurlar_ @SaharaReporters There is no strike. This is simply a peaceful protest. This is allowed. You don’t see police flogging or harassing them either. Most importantly the US healthcare system and hospitals are structured differently.Workers agitation is purely 100% an internal hospital based thing

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@keeling_michael @strokenigeria @DNukpetsi @BelsonSarah @AugyFelli @WorldStrokeOrg @SAHeartStroke @AFANeurology Our facility Regions Stroke and Neuroscience Hospital runs this Whataspp group. A lot of patients and caregivers have joined them and now it has a life of its own as a great support group for stroke patients and their families #strokechatWSO

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@keeling_michael @AugyFelli @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @BelsonSarah @AFANeurology Like I said earlier our messaging through radio and WhatsApp has been, stay safe doesn’t mean stay home when you are having a stroke. I think that has resonated for so many patients #strokechatWSO

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@BelsonSarah @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @keeling_michael @regionsneuro Yes. Financial support for good stroke care and rehabilitation has always been an issue in Africa due to poverty for@most patients. The pandemic has made this worse. #strokechatWSO

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@BelsonSarah @strokenigeria @keeling_michael @PamelaNaidoo3 @WorldStrokeOrg @SAHeartStroke @StrokeUK Absolutely. Without doubt. They have actually been effective in keeping patients informed. #strokechatWSO

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@keeling_michael @DNukpetsi @BelsonSarah @AugyFelli @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @AFANeurology Definitely through public awareness. Radio, TV and leaflets. We have found WhatsApp messaging to be very useful #strokechatWSO

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@strokenigeria @WorldStrokeOrg @worldheartfed @UCT_news @SAHeartStroke @keeling_michael @BelsonSarah Rita is it your experience that there were no drop in stroke admission during the pandemic? #strokechatWSO

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@YomiOgun3 @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @keeling_michael @BelsonSarah Good to have you Prof. Ogun #strokechatWSO

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@BelsonSarah @PamelaNaidoo3 @keeling_michael @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @StrokeUK We have done a few public awareness on the radio. Essentially reminding patients that stay safe doesn’t mean stay home when you are having a stroke #strokechatWSO

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@keeling_michael @PamelaNaidoo3 @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @BelsonSarah @StrokeUK Absolutely #strokechatWSO

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We have had to utilize telemedicine to triage patients with mild strokes and low NIH stroke scale and only bring in those with higher stroke scales for admission and evaluation. #strokechatWSO

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It’s been very rewarding in recent weeks with ease of the lockdown in Nigeria having patients with stroke finally able to access care. On a personal note, the pandemic has been emotionally stressful since I can’t be with my family as I would like to. #strokechatWSO

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@BelsonSarah @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @keeling_michael Hello Micheal my pleasure #strokechatWSO

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@BelsonSarah @WorldStrokeOrg @strokenigeria @SAHeartStroke @keeling_michael Hello Sarah thanks for hosting us. I am Dr. Benjamin Anyanwu. Vascular Neurologist from Nigeria.

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Please join the World Stroke Organization Stroke char today between 8 - 9 pm UK / Nigerian time. #strokechatwso

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Covid-19 causes sudden strokes in young adults, doctors say https://t.co/urNXOnJPIq

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@irdocnigeria @AVanceIR Thanks for your service Vance. Nigerians appreciate this gesture.