Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria marked its first National Stroke Awareness Day on November 11, established at the initiative of the Association for Stroke and Aphasia (ASA-Bulgaria). The organization was founded by Dorina Dobreva, who also serves as National Coordinator for the European Stroke Action Plan, Board Member of the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE), and Member of the Campaigns Committee of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), said ASA Bulgaria.
It is the country’s first national patient organization for stroke survivors. The new awareness day is seen as an important step toward a more unified national policy for stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
According to official data, over 50,000 people in Bulgaria suffer a stroke each year, one of the highest rates in Europe. About 10% die during the acute phase and another 22% within the first year. More than half of survivors live with long-term disabilities, data show.
The initiative has received international acknowledgment from leading stroke and aphasia organizations.
“This historic step demonstrates how patient organizations can contribute to meaningful change,” said Jean-Marie Annoni, President of the International Association for Aphasia (AIA), as quoted by ASA-Bulgaria.
“Your initiative highlights the need for improved prevention, treatment, and post-stroke support,” said Prof. Hariklia Proios, President of the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE).
“This achievement reflects Bulgaria’s commitment to advancing stroke care and long-term outcomes,” said Prof. Simona Sacco, President of the European Stroke Organisation (ESO).
“The establishment of a National Stroke Awareness Day supports global cooperation in the field,” said Prof. Bo Norrving and Prof. Sheila Martins, Co-Chairs of the World Stroke Coalition.
“On behalf of the World Stroke Organization, I congratulate ASA-Bulgaria on this initiative,” said Prof. Jeyaraj Pandian, President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO).
“Stroke has many aspects — medical, social, and human. For too long, it was seen as inevitable. Through the National Day, we create a space for dialogue uniting knowledge, experience, and will,” said Dr. Georgi H. Georgiev, Vice-Chair of ASA-Bulgaria, as quoted by the organization. Bulgaria’s First National Stroke Awareness Day Highlights Growing National Attention to Prevention and Post-Stroke Care 2025 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-11-11 10:48:11 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law