Conference Schedule 
Travel Bursary 
Conference Faculty
Program Schedule will be shared in the coming week
Application/Travel Bursary Deadline: January 22, 2026
*Limited Spaces Available*
REGISTRATION FEES
Complimentary registration provided to those accepted.
Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy & Visa Assistance Information
SCIENTIFIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Ali Shalash, MD, PhD
Nijedka Okubadejo, MD, FMCP, FAAN, FANA
Oluwadamilola Ojo, MBBS, MD, FMCP
Samia ben Sassi, MD
Maouly Fall, MD
Yared Zewde, MD
Daniel Gams Massi, MD
Jonathan Carr, MBChB, PhD
Mary Agoriwo, MSc, PhD (C)
Houyam Tibar, Associate Professor
Juzar Hooker, MB ChB MMed DCN FCP
Dilraj S. Sokhi, FRCP(Edin)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
Apply a structured clinical approach to evaluating Movement Disorders, including the differentiation of parkinsonism, hyperkinetic disorders, and ataxias.
Identify appropriate indications and strategies for genetic testing in Movement Disorders, including recognition of key clinical red flags.
Describe the genetic, environmental, and clinical factors influencing Parkinson’s disease in Africa, and discuss practical strategies for diagnosis and management in low-resource settings.
Recognize and manage major categories of acquired Movement Disorders, including infectious, autoimmune, and drug-induced conditions.
Implement multidisciplinary, patient-centered approaches to Movement Disorders care, including the management of emergencies, functional disorders, and rehabilitation needs.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC) is designed for experienced and expert clinicians, researchers, and trainees involved in Movement Disorders care across Africa who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of regional diagnostic and multidisciplinary care approaches.
