The stroke unit at Karl Bremer Hospital in the Western Cape is garnering recognition for its exceptional contribution to stroke care. Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, stands as one of the leading global causes of disease and mortality, often resulting in strokes, heart disease, and other complications.
In a recent announcement, the stroke care unit achieved the esteemed gold status in this year’s World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards and became the first healthcare facility in the Western Cape to receive this distinguished recognition. The gold status was conferred to the Hospital due to its active participation in the Angels Initiative, an initiative established by the WSO with a focus on enhancing stroke care and treatment for patients within the province. The Angels Initiative bestowed this honour upon Karl Bremer’s stroke unit for its outstanding performance, which includes providing valuable data to facilitate future research and identifying areas for improvement in the treatment of stroke patients.
Dr. De Vries Basson, Head of Internal Medicine at Karl Bremer, expressed the hospital’s motivation for joining the program, emphasizing their commitment to empowering staff members and delivering high-quality stroke care. Dr. Basson highlighted the primary objective of the Angels Initiative, which aims to assist hospitals in becoming “stroke ready” and providing improved stroke care to all individuals who seek treatment.
As Karl Bremer Hospital’s stroke unit continues to raise the bar in stroke care, their achievements serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the healthcare community, reinforcing the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance stroke treatment and ultimately save lives.
