The Angel Initiative

The Angels Initiative delivers a global healthcare program improving acute stroke treatment in hospitals. It provides practical tools, standardized protocols, and an e-learning academy. This infrastructure enables facilities to optimize stroke pathways, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and train professionals for rapid, effective patient intervention.

Co-founded in 2016 by Jan van der Merwe and Thomas Fischer of Boehringer Ingelheim, the initiative arose from observation. Many stroke patients suffered preventable disability or death due to suboptimal care in unprepared hospitals. This spurred a collaborative framework, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and international stroke organizations.

Hospitals and emergency/neurological care professionals globally utilize Angels Initiative resources. Its mission is to improve stroke care access and quality worldwide. It envisions a future where stroke patients receive optimal, rapid treatment, significantly reducing mortality and long-term disability.