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World Stroke Day 2025: Learn 5 lesser-known facts

Kaveri Amin

Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Kaveri Amin
Published Oct 23, 2025

World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day is observed every year on October 29 to raise global awareness about stroke prevention and care

Origin

World Stroke Day was started by the World Stroke Congress in 2004; officially recognized in 2006 by the World Stroke Organization

Purpose

World Stroke Day is used to raise awareness, share knowledge, and advocate for better stroke prevention, treatment, and care worldwide

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Theme

The World Stroke Day 2025 theme is `Every Minute Counts` — urging early symptom recognition and timely treatment to save lives

FAST

World Stroke Day promotes the acronym ‘FAST’ which helps identify stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services

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