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The Brain – My King

By: Eve Holliness Njeri, Grade 9, St Paul Comprehensive School, Samburu County

Within your skull, a king reigns, A thinking star that never shies, It hums with thoughts both bold and bright, A lantern in the darkest night. It dreams, it learns, it leads the way – So, guard it well, both night and day.   Let water cleanse the fog inside, And help the neurons gently […]





The Brain – Your Amazing Superpower

By: Dr Ronald Ngetich, Neuroscience Researcher, Institute for Human Development, The Aga Khan University

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What is the brain? The brain is one of the most amazing parts of your body. It is a fascinating organ that controls everything that you do. It helps you think, pay attention, remember things, solve problems, control your emotions, and more. It is relatively small, with a size of approximately two clenched fists and […]





Raising Awareness on Brain Health among Adolescents

By: Teresiah Mukera, Communications Officer, Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University

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According to a 2021 study by The Lancet Neurology, neurological conditions affect one in three people globally. The World Health Organization identifies neurological conditions as significant contributors to ill health and disability, with over 80 percent occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Neurological conditions led to 443 million years of life lost due to illness, […]





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Developing Africa’s Future Neuroscientists

By: Maureen Ooko, Communications Officer, Aga Khan University

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In a groundbreaking move towards understanding and nurturing early-life brain development in Africa, the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD) has launched the African Leadership for Measuring Brain Health in Children and Adolescents (ALMA) consortium. This pioneering initiative aims to study early-life brain development within the African context to identify the needs of African children and ensure their optimal development.