WHO ARE WE
Our Journey
It all started with dr Ernest Barthélemy, a Haitian American Neurosurgeon based in New York with a Master’s in Public Health and Arts. As a member of the young neurosurgeon’s committee of the WFNS, he got to work together with Dr. Ana Cristina Veiga, a Cape Verdian Neurosurgeon who also formed part of this committee. She left her country to pursue her dream of becoming a physician and Neurosurgeon. Since there is no medical school or residency program in Cape Verde she moved to Recife in Brazil. After finishing her medical degree, she entered residency in Recife at one of the WFNS reference centers for Training Young African Neurosurgeons with Professor Hildo as program director.
He subsequently introduced her to Dr. Ana Cristina Veiga. Dr. Ana was already acquainted with Dr. Mikail Sallé, a Mozambiquan neurosurgeon, who after his neurosurgical residency in Cuba, was pursuing a vascular and skull base fellowship at a WFNS training center in São Paulo with Professor Luis Borba as his program director. Dr. Mikail, who at the time was still finishing his fellowship, was planning to return to his home country in Mozambique to build vascular and skull base capacity, thus far lacking in Mozambique. Dr. Ana, Dr. Ellianne, and Dr. Mikhail came together to form the board of A.N.PALOP and where officially founded after their inaugural meeting in December of 2023 at the WFNS in South Africa. A.N.PALOP currently has 40 active members consisting of local and diaspora PALOP neurosurgeons and residents. More are expected to join our efforts.
Our Core Values
Guiding principles that drive our mission and define our approach to neurosurgical care.
Collaboration
Embracing unity and cooperation among neurosurgeons to elevate standards of care, exchange expertise, and enhance patient outcomes.
Innovation
Championing creative solutions and advancements in neurosurgical practices to push boundaries, improve techniques, and drive progress in patient care.
Empowerment
Empowering the next generation of neurosurgeons through education, training initiatives, and mentorship programs to ensure a sustainable legacy of expertise and care excellence.