Advancing Stroke Outcomes Research Through African Collaboration
The West and Central Africa Stroke Outcomes Research Network (WeCASOR) is a collaborative research platform connecting clinicians, researchers, and institutions working to improve stroke outcomes across Africa.
Global Stroke Burden Snapshot
Growth of Global Stroke DALYs
Source: World Stroke Organization 2025
Leading Modifiable Risk Factors (Africa)
Africa Context Synthesis
Africa carries a disproportionately high mortality rate post-stroke. WeCASOR exists to close the evidence gap by harmonizing research methodologies to improve care models.
→ Standardized Outcome Tracking
The WeCASOR Research Network
Explore our collaborative stroke outcomes research platform across Africa. Click and drag the map or select a pin for details.
Launching Collaborative Studies
Stroke Care Pathways Study
Understanding referral patterns, delays, and barriers to timely stroke treatment.
View Objectives →Rehabilitation Access & Recovery
Evaluating disparities in rehabilitation access and long-term functional recovery.
View Objectives →Communication and Trust
Investigating how communication quality and trust influence healthcare utilization.
View Objectives →Transparent Governance & Trust
WeCASOR operates under a structured governance framework designed to ensure scientific integrity, ethical compliance, and accountable decision-making across participating institutions.
- Independent Scientific Advisory Board
- Data Governance Committee
- Publications Committee
- Ethics oversight at every site
- ICMJE authorship standards
Credibility & Compliance
The public website never hosts clinical patient-level data. Operational research tools and data environments are restricted to the secure portal for approved institutions.
Local Ethics Required
All sites maintain local IRB approval
De-identified Data Only
Only de-identified datasets are shared
Role-based Access
Controlled permissions and audit logging
Partner With WeCASOR
We welcome collaboration from hospitals, universities, researchers, donors, and public health agencies committed to improving stroke outcomes across Africa.