Dr. Yared Zewde is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and past chair of the Neurology Department at Addis Ababa University. As a Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, he is a fervent advocate for brain health equity and improved dementia care. Dr Zewde has pioneered the development of early dementia detection tools and remote consultation technologies, significantly enhancing patient care in Ethiopia. He founded Alzheimer’s Ethiopia, the first dementia-focused non-profit in the country, which supports patients and their families while raising awareness about dementia prevention and training health professionals. Through this organization, Dr Zewde has made substantial strides in reducing stigma and providing essential resources to those affected by dementia. As a member of the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board, Dr Zewde is committed in supporting and promoting the translations of fellow’s innovative ideas into practical solutions that address local inequalities and benefit communities. His work is instrumental in creating a fairer and healthier society in Ethiopia that he will leverage his experience to guide and shape the focus of the Atlantic Institute’s initiative to achieve its goals on accelerating the eradication of inequalities around the world.

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