Global Neurology Initiative: Action Plan Update*
Time: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Description
This session will provide an update on the association’s Global Neurology Initiative led by the Global Engagement Committee. Speakers will provide information on the progress made to advance academic neurology through education, mentorship, and research.
Objectives
Discuss the current state of neurology research Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia.
Identify opportunities to conduct research in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs).
Discuss strategies to conduct advance academic neurology in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs).
Speakers
ANA Global Initiative
DescriptionBurden of neurological diseases in Nigeria, access to care and number of neurologists and the role of the ANA Global initiative in helping bridge the gap.
Extending the Reach and Making a Footprint for Specialist Neurological Care for Underserved Populations in Southern Province, Zambia
DescriptionThe presentation will describe the state of neurological care at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital before the presence of a local neurologist and highlight the impact the establishment of the first neurology service at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital has had locally within the southern province of Zambia. It will highlight the challenges of practicing neurology in an underserved resource-limited setting and opportunities arising from offering the service. it will describe the current research efforts and progress made so far.
SpeakersUganda Action Plan Update
DescriptionUpdates on progress in project funded by the ANA Global Neurology Presidential Initiative 2024 in Uganda.
Update on the status of your ANA Global Initiative research project
DescriptionDr. Opare-Addo will provide 1. an overview of my professional background. 2. Brief overview of the burden of neurological disease in Ghana, access to care and number of neurologists. 3. Update on the status of my ANA Global Initiative research project. 4. How participation in the ANA VRP will support my professional development goals and delivery of clinical care.