Neurological diseases are complex with sometimes, challenging prolonged disease trajectories requiring skilled practitioners to manage the burden of symptoms. In this presentation, we go through basic pathology, clinical symptom management and case studies to better understand the complexities of Motor Neurone Disease
Neurologist
Dr. Kerena Gengan is an experienced neurologist practicing at Sunninghill and Glynnwood hospitals in Gauteng. She has a specialised interest in the management of stroke, epilepsy, headaches and dementia. She is also the co-director of Zazen Respite Care - a non-profit organisation in Gauteng providing accessible in-patient palliative care.
Public Health Medicine Specialist
Dr Jesne Kistan is a qualified public health medicine specialist who branched into the field of Palliative Medicine. She is one of the Clinical leads at the Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa (PALPRAC) expanding access to palliative care in both the public and private health care sector. She is also the co-founder of Zazen Respite Care, an inpatient palliative care unit built on the principles of social solidarity, based in Gauteng.
