African Brain Child receives the 2024 NRF Science Team Award
Thanks to the National Research Foundation of South Africa for choosing our group, African Brain Chi
FROM GRASSROOTS TO BLUE SKIES - Innovative, translational neuroscience research which improves the lives of children with brain injuries in Africa, for the world.
Our story - Who is ABC?
The African Brain Child Initiative is a clinical and research initiative based in the Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and the University of Cape Town’s Neuroscience Institute. Our vision is an Africa where children with conditions that affect their brain can maximize their potential.
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How can I get involved?
Join us in realising our vision of an Africa where children with brain conditions can maximize their potential. Your support is the key. Discover how you can assist us in achieving our five-year mission of raising R12 million in funding, propelling clinical care, ground-breaking research, advocacy and capacity building.
OUR IMPACT
Be Quick To Click Campaign
Interview with Professor Ursula Rohlwink on Be Quick to Click initiative An interview with the
World Trauma Day – Interview on eNCA
Interview with Director of African Brain Child Head of the Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit at UCT, and
Preventing Head Injuries In Children
Leading paediatric neurosurgeon Prof Anthony Figaji We chat to leading paediatric neurosurgeon Prof
European Parliament: TBI in South Africa
Traumatic Brain Injury in South Africa A commissioned issue on TBI presented at the European Parliam
Bergamo, Italy: International Symposium on Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Anthony Figaji on Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the most important cause of
Interview with Anthony Figaji – Founding Member
Discussion on Global Neuro Watch this video of Anthony Figaji discussing the topic of Global Neuro.
Some of the partners and donors who help us make a difference.
