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 Neurology Initiative Update - Nigeria
DescriptionThis presentation will provide an overview of the burden of neurological diseases in Nigeria, access to neurological care in Nigeria; and the role of the ANA Global initiative in helping bridge the gap.
ANA Global Neurology Initiative Update – Ghana
DescriptionThis presentation will provide an update on the status of a project funded by the ANA Global Neurology Initiative in Ghana
ANA Global Neurology Initiative Update – Uganda
DescriptionThis presentation will provide an overview of the burden of neurological disease in Uganda, access to neurological care in Uganda and how a project funded by the ANA Global Neurology Initiative in Uganda will improve neurological care in the country.
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.
Speakers