Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and the World Stroke Organization (WSO), the world’s only global non-governmental organization focused on stroke, today announced the signing of a two-year partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality stroke care. Building on their shared commitment to delivering improvements in stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support, Philips and WSO will leverage their respective strengths to elevate the public understanding of stroke as a global health issue, starting with joint initiatives on World Stroke Day 2023 (October 29) to build greater public awareness, which is fundamental to improving stroke patient outcomes.

One in six people are aged 10–19 years. Adolescence is a unique and formative time. Physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Protecting adolescents from adversity, promoting socio-emotional learning and psychological well-being, and ensuring access to mental health care are critical for their health and well-being during adolescence and adulthood.

Pada Tahun 2023 kali ini Kementerian Kesehatan RI melalui Rumah Sakit Pusat Otak Nasional Prof. Dr. dr Mahar Mardjono Jakarta bekerja sama dengan Indonesian Stroke Society dan Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Saraf Indonesia kembali menyelenggarakan Peringatan Hari Stroke Sedunia atau World Stroke Day yang setiap tahunnya diperingati pada tanggal 29 Oktober.

Sebuah laporan dari Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) telah menyoroti masalah terkait kesehatan mental di Asia Tenggara. Menurut laporan tersebut, sekitar 260 juta orang di kawasan ini, setara dengan satu dari tujuh penduduknya kini menghadapi tantangan kesehatan mental.