Dr. Vida’s Story

Dr. Vida Obese is not just a neurologist; she is a trailblazer and a compassionate advocate on a mission to shatter barriers in brain health education across Africa. As the first female neurologist at the prestigious Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, she broke new ground, paving the way for future generations of Ghanaian women in medicine.

Driven by a profound commitment to serving the most vulnerable, Dr. Vida Obese witnessed firsthand the overwhelming lack of support for patients with chronic neurological conditions. This inspired her to found and lead the Anidaso Parkinson’s Disease Foundation—Ghana’s first and only dedicated foundation providing critical care, support, and hope for patients and families battling Parkinson’s disease.

This same passion for making a tangible difference is the heart of “Brain Waves with Dr. Vida.” Frustrated by the widespread misinformation and preventable suffering caused by neurological conditions, she created this movement to empower every Ghanaian and by extension every African—from all walks of life—with accessible, life-saving knowledge. Her mission is simple: to translate the intricacies of the human brain into actionable, relatable information using familiar and culturally relevant analogies.

When she’s not seeing patients or leading her foundation, Dr. Vida is a passionate advocate for health education, a mentor to young doctors—especially women—and a proud mother. She is often heard saying, “True health equity means meeting people where they are, from the hospital ward to their community.”

Her personal philosophy is that : “Your brain is your most precious asset. My life’s work is not just to treat it when it’s sick, but to build a world where every African is empowered to protect it.”

• Our vision :

To become Africa’s most trusted and accessible brain health education platform, empowering individuals and communities with science-backed knowledge to prevent, manage, and destigmatize neurological conditions..

• Our Mission:

Through engaging, culturally relevant digital content and community initiatives, Brain Waves simplifies complex neurology into actionable insights, fostering a continent-wide movement toward proactive brain health.