SSSRCN
Stroke Survivor’s Support & Rehabilitation Club of Nigeria:
We’re here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
“Stroke strikes every five minutes. It can affect anyone of any age” – Stroke Association of America
Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability worldwide, and it is likely to worsen in developing countries over the next two decades based on the projections by the World Health Organization (WHO). The current prevalence of stroke in Nigeria is 1.14 per 1000 while the 30-day case fatality rate is as high as 40%.
Many people in many communities lack awareness about stroke, or how to support its survivors – that is why it is important to us to sensitize our people and provide health care and rehabilitation where necessary.
Our Mission Statement
Improving the quality of life of stroke survivors in the presence of their disabling conditions.
Our Programs
We embark on various projects and campaigns to create public awareness on stroke causes, symptoms and survival mechanisms. Our aim is to make people know that stroke can happen to anybody – young or old, and when it does it doesn’t have to be a death sentence if proper treatment and support is given.
Annual World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors.
Outreach Programme
We will be reaching out to residents in various communities within Abeokuta on a mass campaign. The goal of this outreach is to create awareness and to eradicate stroke by October 2021. You can join us or support us with your donations.
Radio Programme
A 13 week heath enlightenment programme. In 2013, the club embarked on a video documentary programme with the focus on publication sensitization and education. It featured brand spectrum expert on management and rehabilitation.
Our Survivor Stories
“There’s something really powerful about groups and shared experiences. People might be skeptical about their ability to change if they’re by themselves, but a group will convince them to suspend disbelief. A community creates belief.”
Latest Posts & Events
Festive Periods: Stroke Does Not Take Holidays!
Learn about an unwanted holiday guest that creeps into homes and families.
DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS TESTING OF A MOBILE HEALTH EDUCATION PACKAGE FOR STROKE PREVENTION AMONG STROKE SURVIVORS
Authors: Marufat Oluyemisi Odetunde, Sekinat Omowumi Ibrahim, Gideon Tolu Oluwagbade, Adesola Christiana Odole, Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Morenikeji A. komolafe INTRODUCTION A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there is a...
ACUTE STROKE CARE FROM THE POSITIONALITY OF A STROKE THERAPIST AND CLINICAL RESEARCHER
Speech delivered at a symposium held to celebrate world stroke day 2022 People have strokes and sometimes they describe it as a partial stroke. Surely, this is a wrong description, but the term ‘partial stroke’ stems from the fact that half of the body is paralyzed,...
Herbal Medicine for Stroke: Yes, or No?
Written by: Talabi Oluwaseyi (PT) A stroke is a medical condition that has a great deal to do with the timing of intervention -that is, proper and immediate care. Studies have shown that victims who seek medical attention within the first few hours of symptoms recover...
SSSRCN IMPACTS GUESTS AT ANOTHER BI-MONTHLY PROGRAMME
Reported by: Mrs. Adeyemo The 22nd of July, 2022 was another inspiring moment for stroke survivors at the recently concluded SSSRCN programme which holds once every two months. Stroke survivors, their relatives, and guardians gradually arrived in twos, threes, and...
Depression Associated with Political Affairs
By: Talayo Alimi (PT) The emergence of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States rather brought a surprising observation in the psychological health of certain liberal Americans. Months after the 2016 United States presidential election brought the...
Traditional Stroke Care: Beyond the Myths
By: Funmi Abudu Stroke is a disease that results from the interruption of blood supply to a major organ in the body, the brain. The brain controls the functions of our body, therefore, when a stroke happens, some of the cells that make up the brain die preventing the...
HYPERTENSION IN THE POLITICAL ARENA
Credit: Pexels Humans are social beings. This means happenings in the environments alter the state of their health. From positive events such as a win, to negative occurrences such as missing a train, every action has corresponding body reactions. Truly, the human...
POLITICS AND STROKE
Credit: BusinessDayNg Historically, politics has been referred to as a game. Thus, like any game, politics involves winning and losing. When there is a win, the body goes into a state of euphoria. On the other hand, a defeat may result in depression. Political...
Illicit Drug Use: An Emerging Concern for Stroke?
The increased incidence of stroke amongst young people is becoming worrisome! What could be the cause of this new trend? Drug abuse is a major social and medical problem and has become a significant risk factor for developing stroke, more so in young people who do not...
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Physiotherapy Department
Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria.
Contact Us
Call: 08033956239, 08032406130, 08034659378
Email: info@strokesupportsssrcn.org
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