SubSaharan Africa Brain Health Initiative

Happy birthday to our Co-Founder, Dr. Laz Ude Eze. Thank you for leading the advancement of brain health in the world.

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves

For the past few years, this team has been working tirelessly to grow our organisation and raise awareness about dementia in Zambia. From the time of our founding by Anderson Simfukwe in Nakonde, Zambia, to today, with members across the country and across borders, our growth has only been possible through the support and contributions of many others to grow Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia - ADDIZ.

As we prepare to hold our elective Annual General Meeting this year were the opportunity will be open for registered members of ADDIZ to take up leadership roles, we begin our Road to AGM 2026 campaign were we will introduce you to the various roles in ADDIZ and how you can be a part of dementia awareness and advocacy in Zambia.

Whether you are a student, a person living with dementia, a caregiver, or an educator, there is a role for you. As part of the ADDIZ board, as a volunteer, and as a dementia ambassador. Keep your eyes on our page to learn more and find the role that best fits you.

Dr. Laz Ude Eze speaks on dementia policy landscape in Nigeria.

Iyom Josephine Anenih was Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare (2010-2011). The death of his younger brother from Alzheimer's Disease motivated her to establish the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation in Amawbia, Anambra State of Nigeria.
The foundation has carried out many dementia awareness and screening activities among the elderly population. It has also collaborated with the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Nigeria (ADAN) and lecturers of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in implementation of research.

A cross section of the AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 participants at Nnewi Nigeria Hub.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria, is one of the hybrid hubs for the AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026.

AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 activities have commenced in 6 Hybrid Hubs around the world. Our Co-Founder, Dr. Laz Ude Eze will make lightning presentation of his research, "Dementia Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Non-physician Primary Healthcare Providers in Southeast Nigeria" on 25th February 2026 at the Nnewi Hub. .

Group Fetes Special Needs Children, Parents in Ebonyi, Launches Educational Support Services

Group Fetes Special Needs Children, Parents in Ebonyi, Launches Educational Support Services   A non-governmental organisation, the Give Back the Smile Support Group (GBS) on Sunday December 28, 2025 hosted special needs children, their parents, caregivers and friends at the popular Amusement Park grounds, Abakaliki the Ebonyi Stat