Promoting the educational and research activities of African neurosurgeons, to ensure the advancement of high-quality, equitable neurosurgical care for our patients.
Dear Colleagues
I address you with a profound sense of commitment and a personal investment in the future of our CAANS. I consider it an enormous privilege to work with colleagues who share a common passion and vision for advancing the field of neurosurgery in Africa and to follow in the footsteps of distinguished predecessors who have shaped our organization over the past decade.
Three pillars are essential for the development of Neurosurgery: training, education, and research. Education, being the cornerstone of progress, remains central to our mission. The investment in the professional development of our neurosurgeons and healthcare professionals is essential to keep our field at the cutting edge of science and technology.
Despite the recent significant improvement in the situation of neurosurgery in Sub-Saharan Africa, the development of neurosurgery to international standards still faces considerable challenges. In the same breath, we also see tremendous opportunities, which is something to celebrate.
During my term, I am committed to supporting the training and mentorship of the next generation of neurosurgeons, strengthening south-to-south cooperation to enhance continuous professional development. And to establish continental scholarship programs for young neurosurgeons.
Through ongoing communication and collaborative initiatives with regional, continental and international neurosurgical organizations such as WFNS, we aim to unlock opportunities for training, education and scholarships for young neurosurgeons with the goal of educating the ideal number of neurosurgeons to enhance the quality of care of neurosurgical patients and to improve access to neurosurgical care in many underserved areas in Africa.
The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the neurological health of people living in the continent of African through the advancement of neurological surgery in all of its aspects by: The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the neurological health of people living in the continent of African through the advancement of neurological surgery in all of its aspects by: Facilitating the personal and collegial association and development of neurological surgeons throughout Africa, Aiding in the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and ideas In the field of neurological surgery, Encouraging research in neurological surgery and in allied sciences.
Addressing issues of neurosurgical demography, and Promoting, implementing and improving minimum and higher standards of neurosurgical care and training in Africa.
A primary means of achieving these purposes shall be the holding of a Continental Congress of Neurological Surgery (hereafter designated as the ”Congress”), usually at intervals of two years, except that the time of the Congress may be determined at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
The Association may engage in such other activities as are appropriate to its purpose at the discretion of the Executive Committee. The Association may embark on the establishment of specific Foundations to accomplish its purpose.
