WGSP were proud to host a session focused on developing sustainable multidisciplinary stroke care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) at the recent UKSF in Aberdeen. We were honoured to be joined by Ben Simms, CEO of Global Health Partnerships; Dr Sureshkumar Kamalakannan, Associate Professor at Northumbria University; and Dr Sarah Matuja, Senior Lecturer at University of Leicester. The session was chaired by our UK co-lead Claire Fullbrook-Scanlon and began with an overview of WGSP, including a summary from Amelia Shaw of our most recent work developing the e-learning modules with colleagues in Ghana and Zambia.
Ben gave an insightful overview of the state of global health and the importance of health partnerships in building sustainable care in these challenging times. His praise for WGSP was greatly appreciated.
The audience of 70 delegates were enthralled to hear Suresh discuss challenges and opportunities for developing stroke care in LMICs, and celebrated his successes in India.
Finally, Sarah described her journey to becoming a leader in global stroke care. Sarah, now a leading neurologist in Tanzania, talked with enthusiasm about the advances she has supported her country to achieve in acute stroke care and rehabilitation.
It was a well received session that generated meaningful questions and discussion. We hope to raise the profile of global health and stroke at the next UK Stroke Forum in Liverpool next year.
