Advancing Brain Health
Across Africa
Millions across Africa lack access to neurological diagnosis, care, and treatment. ANNI bridges the gap — through research, outreach, and community partnerships that transform lives.
Our Vision
An Africa Where Brain Health is a Right
An Africa where every person, regardless of income or location, has access to timely neuro care, early diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions that protect brain health and improve quality of life.
Read More →Our Mission
Community. Science. Faith. Action.
ANNI advances brain and nerve health across Africa by combining community awareness, affordable screening, lifestyle-focused prevention, faith-centred spiritual support, and high-impact neuroscience research — in collaboration with African and global partners.
Read More →The Founder
Christina Gaisie
From Diagnosis to Purpose
In July 2025, after multiple hospital visits, Christina was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease — a rare condition affecting blood flow to the brain.
Today she leads ANNI with a mission to transform neurological care across Africa.
"Your story is not over. Your dreams are still valid."— Christina Gaisie
A Continent Underserved
in Brain Health
Neurological conditions — including epilepsy, stroke, dementia, and mental health disorders — are among the leading causes of disability in Africa.
Access to specialist care remains critically limited across many regions.
Learn More →Neurologist-to-Population Ratio
Epilepsy Treatment Gap
No Neurological Access
The Gap vs. ANNI's Response
Every gap in the evidence is matched by a programmatic response in ANNI's framework.
The Gap
Crisis
- 0.03 neurologists per 100,000
- 84% stroke fatality at 3 years
- 80% epilepsy burden in LMICs
- 330% dementia rise by 2050
- Near-zero African MMD data
ANNI Response
Action
- Train community health workers
- Community screening programs
- Epilepsy awareness campaigns
- Dementia registries & advocacy
- African MMD research registry
What We Do
Our Programs
ANNI's programs are designed around the realities of African communities — simple, scalable, and focused on real impact in brain health.
Read More →Awareness & Outreach
Public education campaigns and digital awareness initiatives focused on neurological health.
Community Screening
Early detection programs and referral pathways for neurological conditions.
Lifestyle Education
Prevention-focused education on nutrition, exercise, and brain health habits.
Capacity Building
Training healthcare workers and community volunteers in neurological care awareness.
Faith Based Support
Faith-based emotional and spiritual support for families and patients.
Expansion Strategy
Building scalable partnerships to expand neurohealth programs across Africa.
NeuroResearch & Data Hub
Data Repository
ANNI builds African-led research systems that generate real evidence for policy, funding, and healthcare transformation across the continent.
Baseline Surveys
Regional surveys on awareness, risk factors, and access to neurological care.
BuildingPatient Registries
Long-term tracking systems for stroke, Moyamoya, and neurological conditions.
PlanningCollaborative Research
University and hospital partnerships for African neuroscience research.
PartneringPredictive Analytics
Data models for early prediction and health system planning.
In DevelopmentPolicy Briefs
Actionable reports for ministries of health and partners.
UpcomingPublications
Peer-reviewed research contributing to global neuroscience literature.
UpcomingJoin the Movement
How to Get Involved
ANNI is a movement — growing through people who care. Whether you bring expertise, faith, advocacy, or simply your voice, there is a place for you here.
Together, we can change the story of neuro health in Africa.
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