Psychiatrist, Epidemiologist
We need to advocate for dementia. This needs a strong commitment and collaboration from the government, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and the media in order to improve early case identification and access to care.
Current Work
Mohammed is a Psychiatrist and an Epidemiologist at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, which is the largest psychiatric care in Ethiopia. He has worked as a medical director and clinician and he is currently working as a research and training director at the hospital. He is also a part-time clinician at Lancet Hospital.
Personal Hero
My Mother
Words of Strength
Dedicated, Dreaming Big
Vision
To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, Mohammed believes we need to advocate for dementia. This needs a strong commitment and collaboration from the government, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and the media in order to improve early case identification and access to care.
Strategy
Apart from treating patients, Mohammed is running a weekly radio program that tries to raise the awareness of the public about dementia. It gives suggestions on how to differentiate dementia from other illnesses, when to seek care, and coping mechanisms.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, Mohammed aims to increase the advocacy of dementia. In addition, he plans to increase research on dementia and expand the service to primary health care, and diagnostic capabilities.
Motivation
Dementia is increasing in Ethiopia. Stigma, discrimination, and shortage of diagnostic modalities are major challenges to address the service needed.
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