Pediatric neurology and epilepsy care in low-middle income countries: Importance of collaborative efforts and active involvement of local leaders.

Mary Spiciarich,Jorge Vidaurre,Jules Beal,Dave Clarke,Solomon Moshé

doi:10.17724/jicna.2018.143

Abstract

The lack of access to proper neurological care is a significant problem in low- to middle-income countries.The development of local training programmes, development of national programmes in collaboration with medical colleges and creation of online educational material are examples of various initiatives currently being implemented across the world.Collaborative efforts between medical societies and these local groups will be vital to the success of these initiatives, and for the improvement of access to paediatric neurology care in these underserved areas.

Highlights

The lack of access to proper neurological care is a significant problem in low- to middle-income countries
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the ratio is about 1.18:100,000 with most neurologists concentrated in large urban areas [3]
A total of 270,000,000 people live in countries where there are fewer than five neurologists [2], while some nations have no neurologists at all

Summary

Introduction

The lack of access to proper neurological care is a significant problem in low- to middle-income countries. Paediatric neurological care in low- to middle-income countries is frequently delivered by primary care providers or other healthworkers with limited neurological training. Paediatric neurologists and local medical personnel practicing in low-resource settings face multiple challenges.

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