World Stroke Day campaign launched

In observance of World Stroke Day on October 29, the Mayotte Hospital Center (CHM) has launched a campaign to raise awareness about stroke symptoms and prevention, running until November 27. The central message emphasizes the importance of calling 15 immediately at the first sign of a stroke.

Campaign uses multiple outreach methods

The campaign includes billboards, media spots, and social media content, alongside on-the-ground efforts with teams mobilized across the island for a month. Each sector will focus on a specific risk factor: hypertension in Bandraboua, diabetes in Chiconi, obesity in Chirongui, and cholesterol in Petite-Terre.

Focus on prevention and risk factors

The CHM aims to address risk factors through diet and physical activity, acknowledging the challenge of healthy eating in the region. The campaign highlights a growing concern among healthcare professionals that younger individuals, including those in their 30s, are increasingly affected by strokes.

Digital platform supports awareness

Prevention efforts include educating the public about risk factors and the importance of recognizing early warning signs. A digital platform named "A sign? Call 15" provides information on strokes, prevention advice, and details about organized actions.

Rehabilitation services available

At the Pamandzi Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Care (SSR) service, rehabilitation begins once a patient's condition is stabilized. The service has 48 beds, with 20 dedicated to rehabilitation and approximately 25 professionals working daily.

Advanced rehabilitation equipment

Rehabilitation involves physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and specialized professionals, with intensive sessions including two physiotherapy sessions per day and 45 minutes of occupational therapy. The goal is to help patients regain independence.

Innovative tools aid recovery

The SSR is equipped with advanced rehabilitation machines, such as a walking treadmill that reduces a patient's weight by up to 80% and an exoskeleton. A driving simulator allows patients who previously drove to practice resuming this activity after a medical evaluation.

Personal success story

Ziza Amadi Halidi, a patient undergoing rehabilitation, shared his experience of relearning to walk and regain balance, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention at the first sign of symptoms.

Community events and outreach

The CHM's campaign includes public events, such as conferences, workshops, and information stands, with ongoing community outreach. The initiative aims to inform the population about stroke symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely medical care.

Recognizing stroke symptoms

Healthcare professionals stress that recognizing signs such as a distorted face, sudden limb weakness, or speech difficulties is crucial, and immediate action by calling 15 is essential.