bridging the gap: making brain health accessible to all

the sub-saharan africa brain health initiative (ssabhi) is spearheading a crucial effort to democratize neuroscience knowledge through its africa brain health webinar series. this initiative, a 10-month long biweekly program that began on april 12, 2025, aims to simplify the complexities of the human brain, making it understandable for individuals without a medical background.

the webinar series is organized under the leadership of two atlantic fellows for equity in brain health: laz ude eze (2023) and obiora okoye (2020).their vision is to foster brain health awareness across sub-saharan africa, addressing critical topics and promoting a culturally grounded understanding of neurological well-being.

a comprehensive curriculum: from anatomy to socio-economic dimensions

in line with ssabhi’s core mission of advancing brain health awareness, the webinar series covers a wide range of topics, including:

• the anatomy and functions of the human brain
• cognitive decline
• neurological disorders
• mental health
• brain-friendly environments
• arts for brain health
• policy and legal frameworks
• the socio-economic dimensions of brain wellbeing

each session is designed to be interactive, featuring expert presentations, discussions, and knowledge exchange opportunities. this approach ensures that participants not only gain theoretical knowledge but also develop a practical understanding of brain health issues.

amplifying african voices: a global platform for regional expertise

the africa brain health webinar series serves as a strategic platform to amplify african voices in the global brain health discourse. by fostering regional partnerships, ssabhi aims to build a culturally inclusive and sustainable brain health ecosystem in africa.

the initiative recognizes the importance of addressing brain health within the specific context of sub-saharan africa, considering the unique challenges and opportunities present in the region.

how to participate

details of the webinar series schedule and registration information can be found here.

faq: your questions answered

what is the africa brain health webinar series?

it is a knowledge-sharing and educational activity organized by the sub-saharan africa brain health initiative (ssabhi) to create brain health awareness.

who is leading the webinar series?

laz ude eze and obiora okoye, both atlantic fellows for equity in brain health.

when did the webinar series start?

april 12, 2025.

how often are the webinars held?

biweekly.

who is the target audience?

people who don’t have a medical background.