We are the first and only organization in Kenya - East Africa, working exclusively to support people living with Parkinson's disease, their families and care-givers.
March 26, 2012
March 26, 2012
March 26, 2012
Friday 28th July 2017, APDF held a golf tournament at Sigona Golf Club, Kikuyu-Kenya and created awareness on the existence of Parkinsons Disease. This event positively impacted people living with Parkinsons, their families and caregivers.
Read MoreA powerful session about unreached communities including speakers from India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kenya and the USA. Last year when Hellen Mwithiga started a campaign to 'demystify' Parkinson's in Kenya the bureau of NGOs rejected her application to register the first African Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Their reason?
Read MoreThis year, we are taking up a great challenge as we raise awareness on Parkinsons Disease. Join us and participate in the #jump4parkinsons challenge. Help us create awareness on Parkinson's disease in Africa.
Read MoreNot wanting to be left behind, Kenya joined the world, in marking the World Parkinsons Day on 11th April 2015, for the first time ever. This event was held at Aboretum gardens in Nairobi.
Read MoreAfrica Parkinsons Disease Foundation Founder and CEO Hellen Wambui cuts cake with support group member and care giver Ms. Hansa Partel in marking World Parkinsons Day, April 11th.
Read MoreIn attendance was Ms. Joyce Mungai and Ms. Njoki Njuguna who joined us in marking World Parkinsons Day at Aboretum gardens, Nairobi.
Read MorePigia Me's Julia von Alvensleben together with Clemens Weitz joined us at Aboretum gardens to mark World Parkinsons Day. The support was overwhelming!
Read MoreAfrica Parkinson's Disease Foundation Founder Hellen through Daily Nation newspaper - a renown Kenyan newspaper, speaks to the world about her organization and how she set it up in memory of her loving Father
Read MoreParkinson’s occurs when certain nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these cells produce a vital chemical known as dopamine.
Read MoreWe strive to give you all the possible information regarding Parkinson's disease in Africa. We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services. Our work is totally dependent on donations. Help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Read MoreRisk factors for Parkinson's disease are hard to identify, because the cause of the disease is unknown. Advancing age is the only known risk factor for typical Parkinson's disease (not including early-onset Parkinson's). Most instances of Parkinson's disease occur after age 50, although the illness does occur in people between the ages of 30 and 50, or in rare cases at a younger age.
Read MoreMood changes especially anxiety and depression are often a symptom of Parkinson’s disease. According to National Parkinson’s Foundation,
A good and well balanced diet is essential to maintaining good health for anyone living with Parkinson’s disease. Though
Read moreParkinsonism is any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease — such
Read moreThis year's World Parkinsons Day we are featured by one of Kenya's local newspaper - People's Daily newspaper, where our
Read moreA good and well balanced diet is essential to maintaining good health for anyone living with Parkinson’s disease. Though
Read moreParkinsonism is any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease — such
Read moreHARILAL RAISHI RUPSHI SHAH( 14th April 1943 - 11th June 2014) Harilal Raishi Rupshi Shah was an iconic Kenya cricketer of
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