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Advancing NeurologyAcross Africa

AFAN is dedicated to advancing the science of neurology across Africa. We bring together neurologists, researchers, and professionals to promote excellence in neurological education, and research throughout the continent.

Congress of the African Academy of Neurology and the Association of Ethiopian Neurologists.
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President's Word

Prof. Lawrence Tucker

Dear Colleagues, and Friends,

I have the honor of presiding over the current Board of our prestigious organization, the African Academy of Neurology. I sincerely thank you for this trust, and I pledge to work towards the growth and influence of this organization.

The members of our organization and I are fully mobilized and committed to continuing the work and implementing the necessary actions to serve our precious organization and its members.

You are the organization's raison d'être, and your participation in our various scientific activities is a guarantee of our success and longevity.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our partners for their unwavering commitment; without you, it would have been impossible to successfully achieve the objectives we have set.

I hope that our association and activities will bring you the satisfaction you seek and that we remain united by our passion.

At the same time, we strongly encourage you to share your proposals and recommendations with us.

Prof. Lawrence Tucker

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Cape Town
October 24, 2027

18th World Congress of Neurology (WCN 2027)

WCN 2027

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
November 20, 2026

5th Congress of the African Academy of Neurology and the Association of Ethiopian Neurologists.

Event: 5th Congress of the African Academy of Neurology and the Association of Ethiopian Neurologists. Date: October 2026. Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Organizers: Association of Ethiopian Neurologists (AEN), African Academy of Neurology (AFAN), and World Federation of Neurology (WFN).

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December 13, 2025

5th WFN-AFAN E-Learning Day

Organizers: World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and the African Academy of Neurology (AFAN). Topic: Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System. Date: 13th December 2025.

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