Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi/Mehari Gebreyohanns    

9:40-9:50am
Opening remarks
Presenter/Moderator: Prof Temidayo Ogundiran (Dean, Clinical Sciences, CoMUI)

9:51-10:11am
Opening remarks
Presenter/Moderator: Provost, CoMUI

10:12-10:32am
Keynote remarks
Presenter/Moderator: Hon Minister of Health (Nigeria)

10:33-10:38am
Introduction - Policy maker Lecturer
Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi

10:39-10:59am
Policy Maker Lecture
Presenter/Moderator: Tarun Dua (WHO, Geneva)

11:00-11:05am
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi

11:31-11:36am
Introduction - Osuntokun Lecturer
Presenter/Moderator: Rufus Akinyemi

11:37:11:52am
Osuntokun Lecture & Award
Presenter/Moderator: Fred Sarfo (Ghana)

11:53-11:58am
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Rufus Akinyemi

11:59-12:14pm
A role of Streptococcus mutans in hemorrhagic stroke and dementia: a potential target of preventive interventions 
To learn about the importance of oral hygiene in cardiovascular disease, including stroke, and to identify potential stroke prevention by targeting oral bacteria.
Presenter/Moderator: Masafumi Ihara (Japan)

12:15-12:20pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Raj Kalaria/Rufus Akinyemi (M)

12:21-12:36pm
Innovations in Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment: Navigating the Neurovascular Frontier
1- understanding the histological, Anatomical appearance and natural history of cerebral Aneurysms.
2- Endovascular techniques for treatment of cerebral Aneurysms.
3- New devices for treatment of cerebral Aneurysms.
Presenter/Moderator: Mohamed Ahmed Tarek (USA/Egypt)  

12:37-12:42pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Ahmed Nasreldein (M)

12:43-12:58pm
Cerebral small vessels disease
Presentation Title: Imaging markers and cognitive repercussions of cerebral small vessel disease"
Presenter/Moderator: Vasileios Lioutas (USA)

12:59-1:14pm
LACI-2 trial in lacunar stroke.
Presentation Title: LACI-2 trial in lacunar stroke.
Presenter/Moderator: Philip Bath (USA)

1:15-1:30pm
CSVD Progression and Genetics: Experience in Egypt
Presentation Title: CSVD Progression and Genetics: Experience in Egypt
Presenter/Moderator: Yasmin Hassan (Egypt)

1:31-1:46pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Philip Bath/Joanna Wardlaw (M)

2:55-3:10pm
HIV-associated stroke in People Living with HIV on ART: why the increased risk? 
1. To discuss the available incidence data of HIV-associated stroke in Africa
2. To propose hypotheses on the increased risk of HIV associated stroke despite ART
Presenter/Moderator: Dr Eric Decloedt (South Africa)

3:11-3:26pm
Mechanistic Insights and Management of Cerebrovascular Complications of Infectious Diseases.
Presenter/Moderator: Dr Amir Mbonde (USA)  

3:27-3:37pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Kate Bateman/Deanna Saylor/Laura Benjamin (M)

3:38-3:53pm
Towards an African Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy registry
1. Highlight the needs of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy in resource-limited settings.
2. Focus on maximizing function and minimizing the effects of associated medical co-morbidities.
3. Overcome socio-structural constraints and emotional distress.
4. The need for an African cerebral palsy registry.
Presenter/Moderator: Sahar Hassanein (Egypt)

3:54-4:09pm
Establishing a Stroke Prevention Program for Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a Community Hospital in Kaduna, Nigeria. 
Presenter/Moderator: Halima Bello-Manga (Nigeria)

4:10-4:20pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Ike Lagunju (M)

4:21-4:36pm
Optimizing Stroke Systems of Care” and these objectives
1. Understand the systems and infrastructure required successful acute stroke care
2. Understand the role of telestroke in acute stroke care
Presenter/Moderator: Opeolu Adeoye (USA)

4:37-4:42pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Adokonou Thierry/Fred Sarfo/Mark Alberts (M)

4:43-4:58pm
TBD
Presenter/Moderator: Craig Anderson (USA)

4:59-5:16pm
Endoscopic Treatment of ICH 
Presenter/Moderator: Inam Kureshi (USA)

5:17-5:32pm
Management of acute ICH.
Presenter/Moderator: Charlotte Cordonnier (France)  

5:33-5:43pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Thierry Adoukonou (M)

5:44:6:00pm
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis & Other unusual causes of Stroke
1. Review the causes of cerebral venous thrombosis.
2. Highlight the burden of cerebral venous thrombosis with a spotlight on the African population.
3. Describe the presentation of cerebral venous thrombosis.
4. Summarize the treatment of cerebral venous thrombosis.
5. Outline the importance of improving care coordination among multidisciplinary team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by cerebral venous thrombosis and other unusual stroke aetiologies.
6. Highlight the windows of opportunities for prevention and improvement of diagnosis and management of CVT in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Philip Adebayo (Tanzania)  

6:01-6:06pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Sarah Matuja (M)

6:07-6:14pm
Oral Abstract 1
Presentation Title: A caregiver based educational intervention study to prevent aspiration pneumonia in stroke patients at a tertiary hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: Dickson Munkombwe/Mulenga Chilando (Zambia)

6:15-6:22pm
Oral Abstract 2
Presentation Title: Morphological and behavioral evaluation of the neuroprotective potentials of Phenolics fraction of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit in ischemic stroke-induced memory deficits in Adult Wistar rats.
Presenter/Moderator: O.B. Onimisi (Nigeria)

6:23-6:30pm
Oral Abstract 3
Presentation Title: Utility of Clinical Prediction Scores to Distinguish Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke in Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: Aparna Nutakki (Zambia)

6:31-6:41pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: OGUN YOMI (M)

Poster Abstract 1
Presentation Title: The Burden and Early Outcomes of Left Atrial Abnormalities among patients with stroke admitted at Large Tertiary Teaching Hospitals in Northwestern Tanzania
Presenter/Moderator: Mlagwa Lucas Yango (Tanzania)

Poster Abstract 2
Presentation Title: Characteristics and In-hospital Outcomes of Adults with Acute Stroke Presenting with Seizures at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: Melody Asukile (Zambia)

Poster Abstract 3
Presentation Title: The impact of stroke unit-based care at Connaught Teaching Hospital Freetown, Sierra Leone
Presenter/Moderator: Melvina Thompson (Sierra Leone)

Poster Abstract 4
Presentation Title: Effect of mirroring interventions on balance in stroke patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Presenter/Moderator: Ahmed Alhefny (Egypt)

Poster Abstract 5
Presentation Title: Evaluating the Knowledge of Stroke Management among Nigerian Medical Doctors
Presenter/Moderator: Aliu Yakubu (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 6
Presentation Title: Effectiveness of cartoon-based stroke prevention education among undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-ife,  Nigeria
Presenter/Moderator: Marufat Oderinde (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 7
Presentation Title: Assessment of selected behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among young people in tertiary institutions in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria
Presenter/Moderator: Oladimeji Adebayo (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 8
Presentation Title: Validation of the Modified Rankin Scale for Stroke clinical research in Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: Lorraine Chishimba (Zambia)

Poster Abstract 9
Presentation Title: Triglyceride/HDL-Cholesterol Ratio as an Index of Cerebral Large Artery Atherosclerosis (LAA) among a cohort of stroke survivors in Dar es Salaam
Presenter/Moderator: Aliasgar Nagri (Tanzania)

Poster Abstract 10
Presentation Title: Impact of adherence to key performance indicators (KPI) on outcomes of acute Stroke management in a private tertiary institution in Dar es Salaam.
Presenter/Moderator: Halima Musalam (Tanzania)

Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Lioutas Vasiletas (M)

7:24-7:39pm
Highlights of ESOC 2023 
Presenter/Moderator: Robbin Lemmens (ESOC)

7:40-7:55pm
Highlights of WSC 2023 
Presenter/Moderator: Sean Savitz (WSC)

7:56-8:11pm
TBD
Presenter/Moderator: Tudor Jovin (ISC)

8:12-8:22pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Laura Benjamin (M)

Utility of Clinical Prediction Scores to Distinguish Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke in Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: PARTICIPATION IS OPEN

The impact of stroke unit-based care at Connaught Teaching Hospital Freetown, Sierra Leone
Presenter/Moderator: PARTICIPATION IS OPEN

Characteristics and In-hospital Outcomes of Adults with Acute Stroke Presenting with Seizures at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: PARTICIPATION IS OPEN

Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Yomi Ogun/Daniel Lackland/Carolyn Jenkins (M)

8:00-8:20am
Introduction to WSO training and certification process in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Sheila Martins (Brazil)

8:20-8:40am
Epidemiology of Stroke and Burden of Stroke in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Prof Rufus Akinyemi (NG)

8:40-9:05am
Ischemic Stroke subtypes
Presenter/Moderator: Prof Foad Abd-Allah (EGT)

9:05-9:30am
Basic Neuroimage in Acute Stroke
Presenter/Moderator: Dr Lioutas Vasiletos (USA)

9:30-10:00am
Tea Break

10:00-10:25am
Pre-hospital care: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Differential Diagnosis
Presenter/Moderator: Dr Ahmed Nasreldein (EGT)

10:25-10:50am
Stroke Scales : overview on NIHSS
Presenter/Moderator: Dr Deanna Saylor (Zambia/USA)

10:50-11:00am
Q/A Session
Presenter/Moderator: All participants

11:35 - 11:40am
Welcome and Introductions
Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi/Mehari Gebreyohanns

11:41-11:51am
Recap of Activities in Day One/Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Rappoteurs (Dr Yaria/Dr Makanjuola/Dr Olalusi)

11:52-11:57am
Introduction - Stroke leadership Lecturer
Presenter/Moderator: Mehari Gebreyohanns/Bruce Ovbiagele

11:58-12:23pm
Stroke Leadership Lecture & Award
Presenter/Moderator: Foad Abd-allah (Egypt)

12:24-12:29pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi/Mehari Gebreyohanns

12:29-12:49pm
Journey of neuroimaging in acute stroke treatments 
Presenter/Moderator: Hossam Afifi (Egypt)

12:50-12:55pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Godwin Ogbole (M)

12:56-1:16pm
Intracranial Atherosclerosis
1. To provide updated data regarding best medical management, comparative efficacy of stent placement with intensive medical treatment, and identification of patients at high risk of recurrent stroke, TIA, and/or death among patients with intracranial stenosis;
2. To highlight the findings of the recent randomized clinical trials and implications for patient management and future of endovascular therapy;
3. Identify strategies for optimizing the results for such treatments;
4. To understand the recent guidelines for treatment of intracranial stenosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke and/or TIA.
Presenter/Moderator: Adnan Qureshai (USA)  

1:17-1:22pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Foad Wahab/Kolawole Wahab (M)

1:23-1:43pm
Building the First Stroke and Neurointerventional Program in Ethiopia - Initial Experience 
Presenter/Moderator: Wondwossen Tekle (Ethiopia)

1:44-1:59pm
Acute care/Pre Hospital Care
Presenter/Moderator: Renyu Liu (USA)

2:00-2:10pm
Roundtable Discussion - Pragmatic Pathways for Thrombectomy in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Dileep R. Yavagal (USA)/Sheila Martins (M)

2:11-2:26pm  
Two sides to a coin: the psychological well-being of health care professionals when managing a stroke patient and the psychological well-being of the stroke patient. 
1. The Mental well-being of the Health Care Worker and the stroke patient are equally important. 
2. To highlight the challenges  Health care workers (HCWs) face when treating a stroke patient. 
3. Raise awareness of the importance of the HCWs mental health when dealing with the barriers to treatment and post stroke health care . 
4. Patient perspective: Mental health as an enabler to being faced with a diagnosis of a stroke and the subsequent recovery phase. 
Presenter/Moderator: Pam Naidoo (South Africa)

2:27-2:42pm
The Neuroscience Nursing Journey -Mtrh perspective
1. Overview of stroke care evolution at MTRH
-The number of patients we had then and now
-Number of qualified staff caring for these patients, their knowledge and skills
-Patients outcome
-Statistics
2. Current 'management' of stroke patients at Mtrh
-Neuro nurse training
-Collaboration with IU, INNRC
-Publications
-Teaching and mentorship
Presenter/Moderator: Gladys Mastamet (Kenya)  

2:43-2:53pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Daiwai Olson/Michelle Nichols/Pam Naidoo (M)

3:30-3:37pm
Oral Abstract 1 
Presentation Title: Feasibility and effectiveness of Improving the Compliance with Stroke Key Performance Indicators in two Referral Hospitals in Rwanda: Results from the Organized Stroke Care Across Income Levels (OSCAIL) study
Presenter/Moderator: Urimubenshi Gerard (Rwanda)

3:38-3:45pm
Oral Abstract 2
Presentation Title: Relationship between admission troponin level and short-term stroke outcome at the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam
Presenter/Moderator: Tevin Kahwa/Philip Adebayo (Tanzania)

3:46-3:52pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Rufus Akinyemi (M)

Poster Abstract 1
Presentation Title: Relationship between sociodemographic variables and ischemic stroke subtypes in patients at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Presenter/Moderator: Obianozie Nkechi Angela (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 2
Presentation Title: Undernutrition in Sub-Acute stroke in a Northern Benin Teaching Hospital in 2022versity Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Presenter/Moderator: Mendinatou Agbetou (Benin Republic)

Poster Abstract 3
Presentation Title: Current Knowledge and Practice of post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect rehabilitation: comparison of Results from two countries in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Umeonwuka Ifeanyi Chuka (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 4
Presentation Title: Evaluating in-person physician versus patient self-reported Modified Rankin Scale scores among patients with stroke in Zambia 
Presenter/Moderator: Shuait Nair (Zambia)

Poster Abstract 5
Presentation Title:Pentazocine-Promethazine associated stroke presenting in a young  Nigerian
Presenter/Moderator: Ashiru Sikirat Yetunde (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 6
Presentation Title: Prevalence of post stroke cognitive impairment and associated factors among Stroke patients admitted at Bugando Medical Centre Mwanza, Tanzania
Presenter/Moderator: Mary Ndalahwa (Tanzania)

Poster Abstract 7
Presentation Title: Profile and outcome predictors of hospitalized acute stroke patients in a tertiary hospital in South East Nigeria: a 2-year review
Presenter/Moderator: Chukwuocha Ikechukwu Kelechukwu (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 8
Presentation Title: Critical appraisal of ten current national and international guidelines for non-pharmacologic intervention recommendations for hypertension management
Presenter/Moderator: Oladimeji Adebayo (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 9
Presentation Title: Assessment of family needs of caregivers of stroke survivors
Presenter/Moderator: Marufat O. Odetunde (Nigeria)

Poster Abstract 10
Presentation Title: Thierry Adoukonou/Foad Abd-allah
Presenter/Moderator: Obianozie Nkechi Angela (Nigeria)

Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Thierry Adoukonou/Foad Abd-allah

4:24-4:39pm
Models for establishing clinical rehabilitation healthcare provider pathways in Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Emmanuel John (USA)  

4:40-4:45pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Ushotanefe Useh (M)

4:46-5:01pm
Harnessing the role of SSOs in Stroke Prevention, Treatment and Continuity of Care.
1. To increase awareness of the scale of SSO activity across the globe
2. To identify how engagement of SSOs and people with lived experience contributes to global NCD targets
3. To highlight examples of important contributions SSOs have made to improve stroke prevention, treatment and care
Presenter/Moderator: Sarah Belson (UK)  

5:02-5:17pm
Role of SSOs in Sub-Sahara Africa: a ‘PANACEA’ in waiting
1. An overview of SSOs profile in Africa to promote networking
2. Clarity on current input of SSOs in stroke care
3. Insight into a mapping of interventions that SSOs could engage in within the stroke care milieu
4. Knowledge on how to expand the scope of SSOs to scale impact on stroke prevention and care
5. Quick take away: developing a sustainable action plan for SSOs influence in Sub-Sahara Africa
Presenter/Moderator: Rita Melifonwu (Nigeria)  

5:18-5:23pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Rita Melifonwu (M)

5:24-5:39pm
Merging Minds and Machines: How Generative AI Empowers Stroke Protocol Adherence
Presenter/Moderator: Sri Vasireddy/ Patrick Dunn (USA)

5:40-5:45pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Pamela Naidoo (M)

6:01-6:16pm
Overview of the Stroke Lancet Commission
Presenter/Moderator: Mayowa Owolabi (Nigeria)  

6:17-6:32pm
Pragmatic Solutions for improving Stroke Surveillance
To provide an overview of pragmatic solutions for improving stroke surveillance in lower resource setting environments
Presenter/Moderator: Seana Gall (Australia)

6:33-6:48pm
Stroke prevention: can it be improved?
1. Give an overview of the global situation with stroke burden
2. Give an understanding of the currently used stroke prevention strategies – advantages and disadvantages
3. Identify obstacles for effective stroke prevention
4. Outline strategies to improve stroke prevention on the population and individual levels
Presenter/Moderator: Valery Feigin (New Zealand)

6:49-7:04pm
Pragmatic Solutions for Improving Stroke Acute Care.
Presenter/Moderator: Sheila Martins (Brazil)

7:05-7:20pm
Pragmatic solutions for improving Stroke Rehabilitation
Presenter/Moderator: Jeyaraj Pandian (India)

7:21-7:31pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: MAYOWA OWOLABI/JEYARAJ Pandian/Tarun Dua(M)

7:32-7:47pm
Tailoring Stroke Interventions for Africa Using Implementation Science
Presenter/Moderator: Fred Sarfo (Ghana)

7:48-8:03pm
Stroke Practice in Africa – An Egyptian Model
1. Unmet needs in stroke practice in Africa.
2. Challenges in implementing stroke service in LMICs.
3. Real-life story and action plan based on the World Stroke Organization stroke roadmap.
Presenter/Moderator: Tamer Roushdy (Egypt)

8:04-8:14pm
Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Mark Alberts/Mehari Gebreyohanns (M)

8:15-8:29pm
Closing Formalities

Q&A
Presenter/Moderator: Fred Sarfo/Adesola Ogunniyi (M)

Presenter: Dr Vasiletos Lioutas (USA) 

Presenter: Prof Foad Abd-Allah (EGT)

Presenter: Dr Benjamin (Nigeria Regions Stroke center)

Presenter: Dr Ahmed Nasreldein (EGT)

Presenter: Sarah Matuja (Tanzania)

Presenter: Prof Jeyaraj Pandian (India)

Presenter: Prof Fred Sarfo (Ghana)

Presenter: Dr Ahmed Nasreldein (EGT)/Dr Vasiletos Lioutas (USA)