Behind these headline figures lies a more complex reality in Africa, where nearly four-fifths of the global neurological burden is borne by countries with the fewest neurologists, laboratories, and research networks. African neuroscience research was shown to account for only 3.8% of global health publications, and only one country on the continent was identified as having formal government funding dedicated specifically to brain-health research. “These indicators reveal a structural imbalance in how the world’s health resources are allocated,” said Mohamed Salama, professor of global health and human ecology at the American University in Cairo. New collaborations among universities in Kenya, Tunisia, and Zambia have been associated with increased research output. Only a third of African countries are currently reported to allocate a dedicated budget line to neurology, yet signs of change are emerging.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 21, 2025 18:47 UTC