Main interface of the ‘s website on stroke prevention and control (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The ’s Medical Services Administration
(MSA) in collaboration with Bayer Vietnam, launched a website on stroke prevention
and control on May 6.
The website is an electronic information channel on stroke prevention and
control for patients and the community under the framework of a cooperation
programme on “Strengthening awareness of the community on stroke prevention and
control for 2021 – 2023″ between the MSA and .
Strokes or cerebral vascular accidents are the most common cause of death in Vietnam.
Each year Vietnam has about 200,000 stroke cases, of which about 50 percent are
fatal. Although many people fortunately survived after a stroke, they still
suffer severe sequelae, even inability to work, creating burdens on families
and society. Therefore, it is very important to raise awareness for patients
and the community so that everyone can actively participate in stroke
prevention and treatment, said MSA director Luong Ngoc Khue at the launching
ceremony.
The website is directly linked to the MSA’s website, providing people with
accurate and useful information and knowledge, especially the latest scientific
information and the latest medical advances on .
It also provides important information from recognising the early signs and
symptoms of a stroke, how to manage and prevent a stroke through building a
healthy lifestyle and adhering to treatment or a forum to share experience on
stroke prevention and control or a Q&A section to help patients get online
consultation from professional experts.
In addition to the special website, MSA also launched a Facebook fan page and a
YouTube channel to further disseminate useful information about stroke
prevention and control to patients and the community./.
Source: VietnamPlus
