'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
