iPDGC Africa
Together we can beat Parkinson's disease
To advance scientific understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions in Africans through:
Currently, Africans account for 17% of the world’s population, a figure that is expected to rise to 26% by 2050. With this population increase and higher life expectancy, the disease burden of Parkinson’s is projected to rise exponentially. This makes it critical to address this issue now. At present, only 2% of the world’s genetic data is of African origin. Therefore, it is essential to bridge this gap through additional funding and collaborations as soon as possible.
Guinea
Morocco
US
United Kingdom
Cameroon
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Mali
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Tunisia
Zambia
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