On the occasion of World Brain Day, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) is raising awareness about the importance of stroke prevention, early recognition, and timely medical intervention. As the Northern Emirates’ first and only American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency stroke care through its specialised Neuroscience Center.
Since 2020, SKSH has treated 713 stroke patients, including 207 cases in 2025 and 119 cases during the first half of 2026, reflecting its expanding role in delivering advanced stroke care across the region. The hospital offers rapid diagnosis, advanced brain imaging, intravenous thrombolysis, and mechanical thrombectomy a minimally invasive procedure used to remove blockages in major brain arteries and restore blood flow.
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Dr. Heui Seung Lee, MD, PhD, Chair of the Neuroscience Center and Consultant Neurosurgeon and Neurointerventionist at Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, said: “On World Brain Day, we continue our commitment to delivering timely, evidence-based stroke and neurovascular care that meets the highest international standards. Guided by the message ‘Time is Brain’, we recognise that every minute is critical in determining a patient’s outcome. Early recognition of stroke symptoms, rapid diagnosis and immediate intervention can significantly reduce disability and save lives. Through our Neuroscience Center, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital continues to expand access to advanced stroke services, including mechanical thrombectomy and comprehensive neurovascular care, while strengthening public awareness, prevention and early detection initiatives. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of life and contribute to advancing brain health across the UAE.”
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Beyond emergency stroke treatment, SKSH performs a wide range of specialised neurovascular procedures, including cerebral aneurysm embolisation, intracranial stenting, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolisation, and carotid artery interventions. As part of its World Brain Day campaign, the hospital is also encouraging the public to recognise the FAST warning signs of stroke Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency medical services
