4th Annual Education in Headache to Healthcare Professionals in Africa

Event information

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN), African Academy of Neurology (AFAN) and Global Patient Advocacy Coalition (GPAC), announce the fourth Education in Headache to Healthcare Professionals in Africa (EHHPA) Symposium. It will take place virtually on 23 November 2024. Registration is free and open to health care professionals of all levels working with headache patients.

Participation in EHHPA has grown from 550 participants in 2021 to 1,029 participants in 2023. That includes participants from all parts of the world, with the majority (84%) from 38 different countries in Africa. Attendees included neurologists (37%), general practitioners (17%), and neurologists in training (13%).

As a result of the program, 80% of participants have indicated they can distinguish migraine from other headache disorders, and 55% gained confidence in terms of headache management. The top three most-attended sessions were Infection & Headache, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias, and Secondary Headaches. 

This year’s event brings world-renowned speakers to cover practical topics, such as headache evaluation and management in both the primary care and emergency room settings, headache in systemic diseases, the epidemiology of headache in low- and middle-income countries, and headache considerations in and around pregnancy. The symposium will be offered in English with live parallel sessions in French. Complete agenda is online.

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