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São Tomé and Príncipe

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AfricaMiddle AfricaLower middle incomeData quality: MediumUpdated June 9, 2026

Informational only — not medical advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number. Availability can change; verify before travel.

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At a glance

28/ 100

LimitedCare readiness

Mortality / 100k: 141
Incidence / 100k: 282
Population: 209.6K
Centers: 0

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What is the stroke burden?

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141 deaths and 282 new cases per 100k.

Where can I get care now?Review the acute pathway and emergency response.

Emergency & insurance options?Call 112. See insurance details.

Where are the biggest gaps?Thrombolysis (alteplase) is not generally available in the public health system (WHO).

How does it compare to peers?Readiness 28/100 vs 41 regional average.

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Stroke burden & outcomes

New cases / 100k

282

Annual incidence

Deaths / 100k

141

Stroke mortality

DALYs / 100k

1,112

Healthy years lost

Stroke type breakdown

62%Ischemic38%Hemorrhagic

Scale & prevalence

Population: 209,607
Prevalence / 100k: 1,692

Reference year 2004. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.

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Emergency response & acute pathway

Emergency numbers

Emergency (all services)112

Thrombolysis: NoThrombectomy: Unknown

Acute care pathway

Recognize stroke symptoms early (FAST), call your local emergency number immediately, and seek the nearest hospital with imaging and acute stroke capability. Acute capability varies by facility and region.

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Major cities & geography

São Tomé
Referral hub

04

Shortcomings & opportunities

Care gaps & shortcomings

Thrombolysis (alteplase) is not generally available in the public health system (WHO).
Acute stroke care and rehabilitation are available in fewer than half of public facilities (WHO).

Improvement opportunities

Establish thrombolysis-capable stroke-ready hospitals in major referral centers.
Reduce high stroke mortality through prevention, faster EMS, and acute pathway investment.

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How this country compares

Versus Africa peers

Stroke mortality / 100k141

10% above regional averageRegion avg 128

Stroke incidence / 100k282

12% above regional averageRegion avg 252

Care readiness / 10028

32% below regional averageRegion avg 41

The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.

Related & comparable countries

CameroonMiddle Africa28/100
Republic of the CongoMiddle Africa32/100
AngolaMiddle Africa32/100
Central African RepublicMiddle Africa35/100
ChadMiddle Africa32/100
DR CongoMiddle Africa41/100

Sources & methodology

REST Countries — base country data · open data · 2026
World Bank — income classification · government · 2026
WHO Global Health Estimates — cerebrovascular disease mortality & DALYs (age-standardized) · WHO · 2004
WHO NCD Country Capacity Survey — acute stroke care & thrombolysis availability · WHO · 2021
Stroke Technology — modeled estimate (incidence, prevalence & ischemic/hemorrhagic split derived from WHO mortality and income group) · modeled · 2026

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