Association of Psychiatrists in Africa (APA)
Association des psychiatres en Afrique (APA)
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Founded
1970-06-26 Mauritius
History
26 Jun 1970, Mauritius, at a Pan African Psychiatric Workshop, following preliminary discussions: 1958, Bukatu (Belgian Congo); 1961, Nigeria; 1966, Dakar (Senegal); 1969, Kampala (Uganda). For a time, from 1975, referred to as Association of African Psychiatrists -- Association africaine de psychiatrie and as African Psychiatric Association. No recent activity reported since 1995.
Aims
Promote development and articulation of ideas for promoting mental health in Africa; disseminate findings of scientific research and matters relevant to mental health in general and Africa in particular; collaborate with organizations within and outside of Africa on issues and policies to facilitate psychological wellbeing of individuals and stability of the social and political system globally.
Events
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General Meeting (annual). Executive Council, comprising 12 members. Officers: President; 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents; Secretary-General; Associate Secretary-General (English Speaking); Associate Secretary-General (French Speaking); Treasurer. New Constitution expected to enforce adequate representation from English, French and Portuguese-speaking countries. Secretariat rotates among member countries.
Languages
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UIA Org ID
XD0412
Last News
1993
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