Published	15th October 2018
Author	WSO, NCDA
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Description

This policy brief explores the impact of stroke in society, highlighting the need for awareness on how to prevent and treat stroke before, during and after its occurrence. It also provides key actions that health systems, care providers and civil society can implement to improve the response to stroke and NCDs, based on a comprehensive and integrated approach.

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