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Creation of the AAN Global Health Section, Part I: introduction and background
Lee, Amy C; Chin, Jerome; Birbeck, Gretchen L; Bower, James; Meyer, Ana-Claire
The idea of a Global Health Section within the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) came from a group of neurologists with active work in sub-Saharan Africa, who believed that the AAN could provide a greater leadership role in supporting the advancement of quality neurologic training, research, and patient care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Initially a Special Interest Group, the Global Health Section was approved for full section status in September 2011 and endorsed by the AAN Board of Directors in October 2011. The Global Health Section currently consists of over 200 members. In a 2-part series, we present a summary of the Global Health Section strategic plan and vision for future activities.
PMCID:3716400
PMID: 23713085
ISSN: 1526-632x
CID: 1730552
The global fund for epilepsy: a proposal
Chin, Jerome H
PMID: 23420892
ISSN: 1526-632x
CID: 1730562
Stroke in sub-Saharan Africa: an urgent call for prevention [Letter]
Adoukonou, Thierry Armel; Houenassi, Martin; Houinato, Dismand; Chin, Jerome H
PMID: 23170015
ISSN: 1526-632x
CID: 1730572
Epilepsy treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: closing the gap
Chin, J H
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of epilepsy is highest in low- and lower middle-income countries, which include over eighty percent of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, where the majority of people with epilepsy are not receiving appropriate care. In sub-Saharan Africa, shortages of trained health workers, limited diagnostic equipment, inadequate anti-epileptic drug supplies, cultural beliefs, and social stigma contribute to the large treatment gap for epilepsy. The number of people with epilepsy, particularly children, will continue to rise as a result of projected epidemiologic and demographic changes. This paper examines the state of epilepsy care and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa and discusses priorities and approaches to scale up access to medications and services for people with epilepsy.
PMCID:3462534
PMID: 23056026
ISSN: 1729-0503
CID: 3663912
Stroke in sub-Saharan Africa: an urgent call for prevention
Chin, Jerome H
PMID: 22454267
ISSN: 1526-632x
CID: 1730582