African Section (MDS-AS)

All MDS members residing in the MDS-AS region are automatically members of the MDS-AS Regional Section, which provides local support and connections.

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Mission & Objectives

MDS-AS involvement is open to all members of MDS within the African region. MDS-AS aims to facilitate communication between clinicians and researchers in the region; disseminate updated knowledge about movement disorders; improve quality of life and independence of movement disorders patients and caregivers; and promote research in the field of Movement Disorders within the region.

As a newly established Section, MDS-AS is currently working to build a critical mass of members in Africa dedicated to improving the field of Movement Disorders in Africa. We invite all delegates from the African region to apply for a FREE No-Fee Membership with MDS.

Join MDS at no cost

If you live in any country in the African Section, you are eligible to join MDS for no fee.

Join today to gain access to all MDS benefits, plus additional support from MDS-AS programs and courses that are tailored to the needs of our region.

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MDS-AS Regional Section Secretariat Liaison
Tamsyn Reed
treed@movementdisorders.org

MDS-AS Programs and Resources

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MDS-AS Regional Courses

View upcoming educational programs developed to meet the needs of the MDS-AS.

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Outreach Education

Apply for funding to support local movement disorders education.

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LEAP Leadership Program

A leadership training program to support the growth, development and success of young movement disorder specialists.

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Telemedicine in Your Movement Disorders Practice

A step-by-step guide about how to introduce and set up a telemedicine clinic.

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EAN-AFAN Regional Teaching Courses in Sub-Saharan Africa

Basic neurology training for residents in neurology and neighboring specialties in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Asynchronous Consultations for Movement Disorders

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Free consultation service that provides clinical movement disorders consultations to local physicians in Africa.

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Train the Trainer Program

Gain tools and resources to become a Trainer and lead regional education programs.

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MDS-AS Visiting Trainee Grant Program

Funding to receive valuable movement disorders training in another country.

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Movement Disorders Specialist Directory

Update your profile to be listed in MDS's free online search tool for patients.

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Featured Stories from the AS

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My Center: Ain Shams Movement Disorder Group

Telemedicine ready or not? A cross-sectional assessment of telemedicine maturity of federally funded tertiary health institutions in Nigeria

1st Egyptian Movement Disorders Conference and School

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, Advocacy and Support Groups in Africa: Where are we Now?

Translational Research in Africa: An Interview with Mohamad Salama

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness in Africa; The SEE Initiatives

Huntington’s Disease in Africa and the Middle East: A Call for Action

MDS-AS Affiliate Societies

MDS encourages a continuous dialogue on a global level to bring clinicians, researchers and health practitioners together for the exchange of the latest developments in the diagnosis, treatment and research of Movement Disorders to enhance the education of physicians across the globe.

We invite neurological groups and organizations specializing in Movement Disorders to become an Affiliate Member of MDS. To apply visit, MDS Affiliate Member Society.

For any questions, please contact the Education Department at education@movementdisorders.org.

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AfrAbia Society (AAS)

Website: https://waelmohamed3.wixsite.com/afrabiasociety

Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria

Nigeria
Email: NPTA.org.nigeria@gmail.com

Association of Ethiopian Neurology

Ethiopia

Cameroon Academy of Neurology

Cameroon
Website: Connect on their Facebook Page.

Egyptian Network for Neurodegenerative Disorders (ENND)

Egypt
Website: www.enndeg.com