Njideka Okubadejo, MBChB, FMCP, FAAN
Professor and Consultant Neurologist
University of Lagos College of Medicine
Lagos, Nigeria
It is my pleasure, as MDS-African Section Chair, to welcome you to the newly established MDS-African Section.
The formation of an African Section has been a long journey, and one that would not have been possible without the dedication and collaborative efforts of various MDS leaders and stakeholders. I would like to personally thank the African Steering Committee for their role in achieving this momentous goal and look forward to further expanding our objectives and level of support for members under the guidance of the new MDS-African Section Leadership.
I have been involved with MDS for many years, and what initially drew me to MDS was the immense opportunities for networking with and learning from undoubtedly the very best world experts in Movement Disorders. I was also encouraged by the very relevant focus of the MDS in education, and the commitment to engaging a diverse range of health care professionals interested in Movement Disorders across under-represented regions of the world, including within Africa.
During my term as the MDS-AS Chair, we will continue offering a robust variety of educational activities on various topics for neurologists, movement disorder specialists, and our allied health and neuroscience colleagues. In addition, we remain committed to addressing educational needs across all five regions within the African continent, including our French-speaking countries, ensuring that barriers to education for our members are removed.
We invite you to fully utilize the educational opportunities, mentorships, resources, support and membership benefits available to you. Please remember to renew your membership when required to do so. As a reminder, delegates from the African region qualify for a free No-Fee Membership with MDS. Please visit the MDS Membership webpage to apply today.
Thank you for your continued interest and engagement in MDS-African Section activities.
Kindest regards,
Njideka Okubadejo, MBChB, MD, FMCP, FAAN
MDS-African Section Chair
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.