{"id":93262,"date":"2026-05-18T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bletz.lu\/?p=93262"},"modified":"2026-05-17T14:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T12:06:48","slug":"18-mai-2026-eso-european-stroke-organisation-safe-stroke-alliance-for-europe-bletz-a-s-b-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bletz.lu\/fr\/18-mai-2026-eso-european-stroke-organisation-safe-stroke-alliance-for-europe-bletz-a-s-b-l\/","title":{"rendered":"18. Mai 2026: ESO (European Stroke Organisation) & SAFE (Stroke Alliance for Europe) & Bl\u00ebtz a.s.b.l."},"content":{"rendered":"

Joint Statement \u2013 Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE)<\/em> and European Stroke Organisation (ESO)<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Europe\u2019s stroke care shows real progress, but gaps and<\/strong> inequality demand urgent action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brussels, 12 May 2026. <\/strong>New data released today from the Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E) Stroke Service Tracker (SST) provides the clearest picture yet of stroke care across Europe. Drawing from data from 49 countries, the findings confirm real progress in some critical areas but also reveal gaps in access to care, major weaknesses in quality data, and a geographic divide that leave many people without the care and support they need.<\/p>\n

Stroke is still one of Europe\u2019s biggest killers and causes of disability, with more than 1.1 million strokes each year, causing around 460,000 deaths. Nearly 10 million people are living with the long-term consequences of stroke. Stroke care costs EU countries an estimated \u20ac60 billion a year, a figure projected to rise to \u20ac86 billion by 2040 unless governments act now and investment in research, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and long-term support.<\/p>\n

The recently updated SAP-E 2018-2030 and a supporting set of key performance indicators now tracked through the SST, sets out how countries can strengthen stroke services, measure progress and accelerate improvement across the whole pathway of care so that where someone lives no longer determines whether they survive stroke or live well after it<\/p>\n

The latest 2024 SST data highlights persistent inequities in stroke care across Europe, with many Southern and Eastern European countries lagging behind. While some countries deliver strong results through effective organisation and evidence-based care, major gaps remain. Missing or low-quality data is also a serious concern, as they can often signal weaker care systems, making it harder to see the true scale of the challenge. Strong national stroke registries are essential to enable improvement and accountability.<\/p>\n

Where Europe is doing well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Primary prevention plans:<\/td>\nin 29 countries (up from 24 in 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treatment with mechanical thrombectomy<\/td>\nis provided to a mean of 7.3% of eligible stroke survivors, meeting the SAP-E target of at least 7.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Early rehabilitation:<\/td>\nis available in at least 90% of stroke units in 31 countries (up from 24 in 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Early supported discharge<\/td>\nis available in 11 countries (up from 7 in 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Where Europe needs to improve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1. Every country has a national stroke plan<\/td>\nestablished in 20 countries (unchanged from 2023)<\/p>\n

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2. Stroke unit admission for 90% of people with stroke<\/p>\n

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9 countries (mean rate 68%, unchanged from 2023)<\/p>\n

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3. Timely access to treatment after a stroke is essential for good recovery<\/p>\n

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Stroke unit access for 90% of people with stroke within 24 hours of hospital arrival<\/td>\n3 countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treatment with intravenous thrombolysis for 20% of eligible patients<\/td>\n7 countries (mean rate 14%, down from 15.4% in 2023).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Receiving treatment within 30 minutes of hospital arrival<\/td>\nmean time is 43.9 minutes (range 20\u201394 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting clot removal treatment within 60 minutes of hospital arrival<\/td>\nmean time is 94.6 minutes (range 19\u2013303 minutes)<\/p>\n

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4. Gaps in secondary prevention and follow-up are leaving survivors at risk of a second stroke – the mean recurrent stroke rate is 16%, meaning one in six survivors may have another stroke<\/p>\n

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Receiving secondary prevention information<\/td>\nData on this is missing or of low quality from nearly half of all countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Receiving a transition and rehabilitation plan<\/td>\n13 countries, mean 71% (range 19-95%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Having a structured follow up at 3-6 months<\/td>\n21 countries, reaching only 52% of patients on average (range 5-95%).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Use of a post stroke check list:<\/td>\n16 countries, mean 37% (range 0-85.1%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u201cT<\/em>he 2024 data show progress is possible, but too many countries are still falling behind on stroke unit care and follow-up. <\/em>With stroke survivors at high risk of having another stroke, we must also put secondary prevention and follow up firmly on the agenda.\u00a0<\/em>With six years to the SAP\u2011E 2030 deadline, every country must use the SST data to identify gaps and take targeted action to deliver timely, equitable, high-quality stroke care.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Professor Hanne Christensen, Past Chair of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBehind every statistic is a person and too many people affected by stroke still can\u2019t access the right care. The gap in stroke unit care, rehabilitation and follow-up is unacceptable. We urge governments and health systems to act on these data now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Arlene Wilkie, Director General, Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Stroke Action Plan for Europe gives all European countries the tools to improve stroke care. The latest data show we are moving in the right direction in some areas, but we still have a long way to go. We urge every country to harness the power of the SST data and take decisive steps to close the gap between the best and the rest.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr Francesca Romana Pezzella, Chair, Stroke Action Plan for Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Click to view the\u00a0<\/strong>Stroke Service Tracker<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E) \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2028-2030: mid-term review and update<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

To reduce the burden of stroke and address its long-term consequences, the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) published the Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E) 2018-2030. In consultation with 70 experts who reviewed the best practice evidence and current state of stroke care, the plan sets out targets and recommendations across the whole care pathway that countries and healthcare systems across Europe can implement by 2030. The SAP-E focuses on seven domains: primary prevention, organisation of stroke care, acute stroke care, secondary prevention, rehabilitation, evaluation of outcomes, and life after stroke.<\/p>\n

The SAP-E\u2019s four overarching targets for 2030:<\/b><\/p>\n