🧠 WORLD STROKE DAY: TOGETHER, WE CAN BE GREATER THAN STROKE

 

🧠 WORLD STROKE DAY: TOGETHER, WE CAN BE GREATER THAN STROKE

Written by Susan Omenuko | EOON Care Nigeria

Every 29th of October, the world unites to mark World Stroke Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness of stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Led by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO), this global campaign reminds us that stroke can happen to anyone, but with knowledge, prevention, and timely care, lives can be saved and transformed.

The campaign’s theme, “Together We Can Be #GreaterThanStroke,” is more than a slogan — it’s a call to action. It’s about standing together as families, caregivers, and communities to reduce one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability.

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⚠️ The Reality in Nigeria

Stroke is a growing public health crisis in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it remains the second leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly 12% of deaths each year.
In Nigeria, the situation is even more alarming. Research shows that stroke incidence here ranks among the highest in Africa, often affecting adults between 40 and 60 years, the nation’s most productive age group.

The main culprits?

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Diabetes and obesity

• Stress and sedentary lifestyles

• Limited access to preventive healthcare and rehabilitation services

The result isn’t just medical — it’s emotional and economic. Families are often left caring for loved ones who can no longer work or live independently, facing both financial and emotional strain.

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💙 EOON Care’s Commitment to Prevention and Recovery

At EOON Care, we believe that awareness and early action can save lives.
Our mission — promoting holistic health and wellbeing for Nigeria’s ageing population — aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing).

Through our community health initiatives, we encourage:
✅ Regular blood pressure and glucose checks
✅ Healthy eating habits and exercise
✅ Stress management and mental wellness
✅ Early medical consultation when symptoms arise

Our team also supports stroke survivors and their families through rehabilitation, emotional care, and person-centred support. Whether through our Celine Care Centre or home-based care services, EOON Care ensures that older persons regain independence with dignity, confidence, and hope.

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🌿 Together for a Healthier Future

A stroke may strike suddenly, but its prevention starts today—in our homes, workplaces, and communities.
Let World Stroke Day remind us all that small lifestyle changes — checking your blood pressure, staying active, eating well, and seeking timely medical help — can make a lifetime of difference.

At EOON Care, we stand with every Nigerian family in the fight against stroke. Because together, we truly can be #GreaterThanStroke.

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