Over 80 per cent of strokes can be prevented by addressing a handful of manageable risk factors and increased public awareness “we can be greater than stroke”, said neurologist Dr Hajah Anas Naomi binti Dato Paduka Haji Harun.
She said this as the event chairperson of a symposium hosted by Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) through the Brunei Neuroscience Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) to discuss the prevention and treatment of stroke yesterday, in conjunction with World Stroke Day.
In her welcoming remarks, she said they are committed to raising stroke awareness in the community throughout the year.
“As such, we are using this symposium to kick start our year long World Stroke Day 2024 campaign. The highlight will be our walkathon on October 27 at the recreational park of Jalan Menteri Besar,” she said. “The campaign will leverage the emotional power of sport to raise awareness about stroke and encourage action on stroke prevention and rehabilitation.”
The symposium, hosted by Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) through the Brunei Neuroscience Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC), featured several presentations from experts highlighting early detection, prevention and effective management of stroke.
PJSC Executive Director Dr Haji Mazrul Adimin bin Haji Awang Besar was the guest of honour.
World Stroke Day is celebrated annually on October 29. – James Kon
