About Transforming Parkinson's Care in Africa (TraPCAf)

Understanding and improving Parkinson’s care across Africa

TraPCAf brings together researchers, healthcare professionals and communities across seven African countries to better understand Parkinson’s disease and improve diagnosis, treatment and care.

7 countries | 7 work packages | One collaborative research programme

Our Research Approach

TraPCAf combines observational and interventional research to build a clearer picture of Parkinson’s disease across Africa. The programme includes epidemiological and clinical research, studies of risk factors and lived experience, and a clinical trial.

Research is taking place across Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania, representing diverse populations, healthcare systems and social contexts. The programme is jointly led by UK- and Africa-based investigators with extensive experience in Parkinson’s disease.

Why this Research Matters

Despite the growing global prevalence of Parkinson’s disease, robust data from Africa remain limited. Existing evidence points to low awareness of Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions, alongside stigma, and limited access to affordable diagnosis, treatment, and care.

TraPCAf aims to address these gaps by generating evidence across multiple countries and areas of research. The findings will help build a clearer picture of Parkinson’s in Africa, inform future healthcare and research, and contribute to wider global initiatives addressing neurological disorders.

Read more about the research objectives and work packages.