Ranawaka, U.K.Venketasubramanian, N.2021-05-172021-05-172021Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra. 2021;11(1):46-48.1664-5456 (Electronic)1664-5456 (Linking)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/22299Indexed in MEDLINEABSTRACT: The burden of stroke in Sri Lanka is high and steadily increasing. Accurate estimation of the burden is hampered by a paucity of epidemiological data. More neurologists, stroke units, facilities for modern treatments and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services are urgently needed. Essential drugs for risk factor control and secondary prevention are available in many hospitals. Aggressive preventive strategies and promoting stroke awareness are the best ways to minimise the stroke burden in Sri Lanka. KEYWORDS: Burden; South Asia; Sri Lanka; Stroke; Stroke care.en-USStrokeArticle