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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Kenema Government Hospital has opened its first-ever stroke unit, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and staffed by highly trained professionals. The unit aims to revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke patients in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The opening of the stroke unit is a major development for the healthcare system in Sierra Leone. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the country, and access to quality care is often limited. The new unit will provide much-needed specialized care for stroke patients, improving their chances of recovery and preventing complications.<\/p>\n

The unit is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a CT scanner for rapid diagnosis of strokes, dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit, a team of neurologists, nurses, and physiotherapists trained in stroke care. The unit will also offer a range of preventive services, such as blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol testing.The Kenema Government Hospital stroke unit is the second in Sierra Leone, following the opening of a unit at the Connaught Hospital in Freetown in 2018.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Kenema Government Hospital has opened its first-ever stroke unit, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology and staffed by highly trained professionals. The unit aims to revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke patients in Sierra Leone. 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