22/01/2026
🧠 Updated European Stroke Action Plan Urges Immediate National Action
We are pleased to announce that the updated Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E), developed by the European Stroke Organisation and SAFE, has been published in the European Stroke Journal.
Building on the original SAP-E launched in 2018, the new document reflects five years of progress, new evidence and data gathered from European countries through the Stroke Service Tracker. It sets out clear, measurable targets for governments to implement by 2030.
European governments must act now and use the SAP-E to implement and fund comprehensive national stroke strategies in line with its recommendations.
“We know what works, but without political will, people will continue to suffer preventable deaths and disability” says Professor Simona Sacco, President, ESO
“Stroke is not just a medical emergency, it is a lifelong condition that demands a joined-up response” says Professor Hariklia Proios, President, SAFE
"A stroke changes your life instantly. What happens next depends on the systems built around us on community and country-level. The Stroke Action Plan for Europe is a crucial step toward ensuring that survivors across Europe receive the care and dignity they deserve.” says Associate Professor Melinda B. Roaldsen, medical doctor and stroke scientist with lived experience.
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