Africa is facing a looming dementia crisis. Now, more than ever, collaboration in research, advocacy, and caregiver support is crucial. I was honored to contribute to this vital discussion at the Future of Dementia in Africa Conference.
#DementiaAwareness#Africa#Healthcare
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who visited the ADDIZ x Kabiko booth at the Zambian Art and Design Show! From meaningful conversations to stunning merchandise, your support brought our vision to life.
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Happy to share that my first letter to the editor as a lead author and 2 as a co-author (3 in total) were published in the Zambia Medical Journal. Below are the links to the papers and their summaries:
https://t.co/qdQit1JYYR
https://t.co/bxj9FIIDTz
https://t.co/hQqJHaIjuu
Representing @ADDIZambia , I had the privilege of discussing the vital role of collaboration in overcoming these challenges. By working together, we can accelerate progress, avoid redundant efforts, and ensure that successful strategies are replicated across African other regions
Africa is facing a looming dementia crisis. Now, more than ever, collaboration in research, advocacy, and caregiver support is crucial. I was honored to contribute to this vital discussion at the Future of Dementia in Africa Conference.
#DementiaAwareness#Africa#Healthcare
These overlaps present a unique opportunity for both intra- and intercontinental collaborations to champion and implement solutions specific to the African population.
Dementia is a growing burden in Africa, and while the associated challenges in advocacy, diagnosis, management, and care are numerous, the conference highlighted significant overlaps across the continent.
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