Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Brazil, Winner of the World Stroke Day awards

Congratulations Brazil, winners of the World Stroke Day 2011 Award!




'The Campaign for the World Stroke Day 2011 in Brazil was organized by Brazilian Stroke Society, Brazilian Stroke Network, Brazilian Academy of Neurology and Brazilian Stroke Association and supported by Brazilian Medical Association, Brazilian Society of Cardiology, Brazilian Society of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Brazilian Emergency Network. One week campaign joined health professionals, students, health authorities, journalists, advertising and other professionals with actions in 22 states out of a total of 26, in 51 cities, to aware the population about stroke, the leading cause of death and disability in Brazil.'


Brazil YouTube video 


See below WSD 2011 winners:

I.   FIRST PLACE /GOLD AWARD:
Country: Brazil
Name of Society: Brazilian Stroke Society/Brazilian Stroke Network/Brazilian Academy of Neurology/Brazilian Stroke Association





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II.  SECOND PLACE/SILVER AWARD
Country: Israel
Name of Society: Neeman Association for Stroke Survivors

 













III. THIRD PLACE/BRONZE AWARD
Country: Mongolia
Name of Society: Mongolian Stroke Association















IV.    Honorable Mention
è Country: China, Hong Kong, S.A.R
Name of Society: Hong Kong H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre

è Country: Italy
Name of Society: ALICe Italia Onlus

è Country: USA
Name of Society: American Stroke Association

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