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Mataa Mataa, MBCHB
Neurologist
We must begin to have frank conversations about dementia, its impact on quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers and how we can build communities of care for persons with dementia.
Current Work
Neurologist at a first level government hospital. Advocating for awareness about dementia through a community-based organization called Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Zambia (ADDIZ)
Personal Hero
My Mentor, Dr Deanna Saylor
Words of Strength
Empathy, Team Building and Planning
Vision
To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we must begin to have frank conversations about dementia, its impact on quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers and how we can build communities of care for persons with dementia.
Motivation
Very little is known about dementia in Zambia, this leads to significant stigma and delay in diagnosis for persons with dementia in Zambia. Mataa aims to increase awareness of dementia and improve access to health services for persons with dementia.
Education & Experience
Dr Mataa M. Mataa received his medical training at the University of Zambia School of Medicine in Lusaka Zambia. He received his Diploma in Palliative Care from The University of Makerere, Kampala Uganda and Fellowship in Palliative Care from St. Christophers Hospice, United Kingdom. He then pursued his Masters in Internal Medicine at The University of Zambia and completed his Neurology training at The University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia.
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