By Bigboy Madzivanzira
The World Stroke Organisation (WSO) is hosting a lecture on April 24, focusing on Assistive Technology for Stroke Survivors: Life After Stroke.
In Zimbabwe, stroke is a significant health concern, with alarming statistics revealing an annual incidence rate of up to 316 per 100,000, a prevalence of up to 1,460 per 100,000, and a staggering 3-year mortality rate exceeding 80%.
Key Statistics:
– Incidence Rate: Up to 316 per 100,000 people per year
– Prevalence: Up to 1,460 per 100,000 people
– 3-Year Mortality Rate: Greater than 80%
– Deaths: 5,126 deaths in 2020, accounting for 4.73% of total deaths
– Age-Adjusted Death Rate: 93.42 per 100,000 population, ranking Zimbabwe #80 globally
Assistive technology plays a crucial role in helping stroke survivors regain independence. Innovations like AI-powered communication devices, wearable sensors, and virtual reality-based rehabilitation are transforming stroke care.
“The 24 April lecture will be a very important one to Health Promotion Clinic Trust CBR Programme as we are dealing daily with Stroke Survivors. Assistive Technology will be a way forward in improving quality of life for Stroke Survivors,” said Bigboy Madzivanzira, Founder and Director of Health Promotion Clinic Trust and a stroke survivor himself 🙏.
About the Author
Bigboy Madzivanzira is a multi-faceted Medical Rehabilitation Practitioner and Health Promotion Practitioner working with Health Promotion Clinic Trust (HPCT), passionate about community development and empowering persons with disabilities. Bigboy suffered a stroke in 2004 when he was working at Gokwe District Hospital. He can be contacted on 0773 367 913 or healthpromotionclinic@gmail.com.