እንኳን ደህና መጡ Welcome to Addis Ababa
Jointly with
1st Ethiopia Stroke Foundation Comprehensive Stroke Symposium
adults worldwide will experience a stroke in their lifetime, Africa carries a disproportionate share of that burden.
edition of ASOC, from its virtual launch in 2021 to the continent's premier annual stroke forum.
Ethiopia Stroke Foundation Comprehensive Stroke Symposium, a landmark for stroke care in Ethiopia.
About the Conference
Launched in 2021, the African Stroke Organization Conference is the first dedicated transcontinental annual scientific forum focused on cerebrovascular disease in Africa. It brings together key stakeholders to identify gaps in knowledge, set priorities for stroke prevention, care delivery, and research, and accelerate the translation of research findings into better stroke outcomes across the region.
ASOC 2026 marks a milestone: the conference comes to Addis Ababa, the diplomatic capital of Africa and seat of the African Union, held jointly with the 1st Ethiopia Stroke Foundation Comprehensive Stroke Symposium, under the theme "Enhancing Capacity, Expanding Impact: Stroke Care Transformation in Africa."
The Journey So Far
Every year since 2021, ASOC has convened the continent's stroke community in the first week of November. What began as a virtual forum has grown into Africa's premier annual stroke congress, moving from West to Southern to East Africa, and now to the Horn.
The first-ever transcontinental African stroke conference, and the debut of the Osuntokun Award Lecture, delivered by Prof. Richard Walker.
New frontiers: post-stroke pain, rehabilitation, intracerebral hemorrhage, COVID-19, and AI in stroke diagnosis, with the policy lecture by Dr. Florence Baingana of the WHO African Region.
A hybrid milestone themed "Promoting Brain Health through Stroke Prevention and Control," featuring Hot Topics from the year's major global stroke congresses.
Scientific sessions, scholar presentations, policy dialogues, and career forums, deepening the network across Southern Africa.
Locally driven solutions, cross-border collaboration, and capacity building, uniting professionals, policymakers, survivors, and partners.
Jointly with the 1st Ethiopia Stroke Foundation Comprehensive Stroke Symposium, Enhancing Capacity, Expanding Impact: Stroke Care Transformation in Africa.
Program at a Glance
The detailed scientific program will be announced by the African Stroke Organization. Here is the shape of the week, check the official ASO channels as sessions are confirmed.
Hands-on workshops, capacity-building sessions, and professional development activities ahead of the main scientific sessions.
The core of ASOC, three days of plenaries, scholarly presentations, and networking, traditionally including:
Convened By
The continental body advancing stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation across Africa through research, capacity building, and advocacy, in collaboration with global partners and led primarily by African researchers and clinicians on the continent and in the diaspora.
The local host of ASOC 2026, convening its first Comprehensive Stroke Symposium, working to raise stroke awareness, improve access to care, and strengthen stroke systems in Ethiopia while welcoming the continent to Addis Ababa.
What ASOC Covers
Hypertension, NCDs, and population-level strategies to stop stroke before it starts.
Stroke units, thrombolysis, and expanding access to time-critical treatment across African health systems.
Neurorehabilitation, community reintegration, and life after stroke.
African-led data on stroke burden, genetics, and outcomes across the continent.
Translating evidence into national health policy and sustainable stroke systems.
Mentorship, scholar presentations, and building the next generation of African stroke researchers.
A Collaborative Initiative
ASOC is convened in collaboration with international scientific organizations, African governments, local universities and hospitals, and patient support groups.
Stay Connected
This is an informational page. The scientific program, speakers, and participation details will be announced through the African Stroke Organization's official channels. Mark your calendar and stay engaged.
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