Dementia Africa 2026 Conference to Transform Care in Abuja

The Dementia Africa 2026 conference, set to take place on September 2-3 in Abuja, Nigeria, aims to revolutionize dementia care across the continent. Organized by Dr.

Oma Iyoko, a psychologist and therapist from the UK, the conference will unite leaders, experts, and communities to address dementia, which is rapidly emerging as a significant health challenge affecting millions of families in Africa. The event will feature high-level policy dialogues and sessions focused on crafting national and regional dementia strategies, emphasizing early detection, stigma reduction, and gender equity, particularly recognizing the role of women as primary caregivers.

The conference aims to elevate dementia as a health priority and bridge the gap between research and real-world care. Notable speakers include Nelson Agaba Ochekp, Professor Christoph Piwuna Gason, Professor Rosi McNeil, and Dr.

Isaac Danat. The organizers stress the importance of community-led solutions and the need for scalable, culturally attuned approaches to bolster health systems and address non-communicable diseases.