Neurology News

Held in Nairobi in December 2024, the Dementia and Brain Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries symposium gathered over 200 global experts to address the rising burden of dementia in LMICs. Organised with support from the WFN Aphasia, Dementia, and Cognitive Disorders group, the event spotlighted regional research, genetic studies, and prevention strategies tailored to local needs.

Highlights included new findings from African Alzheimer’s cohorts, sessions on multilingual cognitive assessment, and the launch of Africa-FINGERS, a lifestyle-based dementia prevention model. Early career researchers were central to the programme, reflecting a growing commitment to local capacity building and future leadership.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.

The inaugural Orange City Aarogya Film Festival, held in Nagpur on March 29–30, 2025, brought health and social issues to the forefront through the power of film. Organised by the Orange City Cultural Foundation and partners, the event showcased 41 award-winning short films covering topics like alcoholism, autism, dementia, drug addiction, women’s health, and environmental issues.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.