Steve Biko Academic Hospital has been awarded the Diamond Stroke Award at an international convention for reducing treatment times for stroke patients from eight hours to just 15 minutes. The fast-tracked treatment has not only resulted in shorted hospital stays but also reduced long-term damage to the brain for thousands of patients. Professor Mandisa Kakaza, Steve Biko Academic Hospital's head of neurology talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema.

<p>Steve Biko Academic Hospital has been awarded the Diamond Stroke Award at an international convention for reducing treatment times for stroke patients from eight hours to just 15 minutes. The fast-tracked treatment has not only resulted in shorted hospital stays but also reduced long-term damage to the brain for thousands of patients. Professor Mandisa Kakaza, Steve Biko Academic Hospital's head of neurology talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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