As World Stroke Week kicks off on 28 October, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa HSFSA is joining global efforts to shine a light on one of the world's most urgent health crises, stroke.
This year's theme, Every Minute Counts: Let's Act Together, sends a powerful message: when it comes to stroke, time truly means brain.
With taking place on 29 October, the foundation is leading a week-long national campaign to raise awareness about the signs of stroke, its risk factors, and the life-saving importance of acting fast.