Interests
Abera Begena, MD
Neurologist
I strive to strengthen dementia care in Ethiopia through healthcare worker training, community awareness, and policy advocacy to deliver higher-quality, compassionate care.
Current Work
Abera is a neurologist and Head of Internal Medicine at Hawassa University, specializing in EEG, EMG/NCS, and dementia and stroke care. He is passionate about clinical leadership, patient advocacy, and advancing neurological healthcare through research and education.
Personal Hero
Abebe Bikila
Words of Strength
Passionate, Leader, Advocate, Educator
Vision
He believes in fostering global, multisectoral collaboration while implementing culturally sensitive, locally adapted solutions—combining prevention, early detection, and community-centered care through strengthened health systems and policies.
Strategy
As a neurologist, he diagnoses and treats dementia patients, leads public awareness campaigns through media, and educates future healthcare providers about prevention and management—combining clinical care with advocacy.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, his aim is to enhance dementia care by providing specialized training programs for healthcare professionals, improving diagnostic skills, treatment protocols, and patient management to deliver higher-quality, compassionate care.
Motivation
In Ethiopia, dementia is underdiagnosed due to limited awareness, stigma, and scarce resources. Abera is committed to strengthening dementia care through healthcare worker training, community awareness, and policy advocacy..
Education & Experience
Abera completed his medical school training at Hawassa University in Ethiopia and his residency program in neurology at Addis Ababa University. After completing his residency, he joined the Department of Internal Medicine at Hawassa University as an Assistant Professor of Neurology.
Awards & Honors
Addis Ababa university
Neurology
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