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Friday, October 23, 2026

Stroke remains leading cause of death in Ilocos Region, prompting stronger collaboration on stroke care

Government health officials, healthcare institutions, and clinicians discuss ways to strengthen stroke prevention, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation across Region 1.

Government leaders, healthcare institutions, and stroke experts from across Region 1 convene to explore ways to strengthen stroke care pathways and improve patient outcomes, as stroke remains the leading cause of death in the Ilocos Region. 

A Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Ilocos Region, underscoring the urgent need for continued action by government, healthcare institutions, and communities to strengthen prevention, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation services to help patients access timely and appropriate care.