Stroke is a major health problem that can have devastating consequences on your life. President of the Neurological Association of South Africa (NASA), Dr Patty Francis joins this episode of Sisters Without Shame to share her insights on causes and treatment of stroke.

Francis has a special interest in stroke treatment and is part of an acute stroke service at Umhlanga Hospital. Her other special interests are headaches, multiple sclerosis (MS,) Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathies, and dementia.