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

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.

Feasibility of Telemedicine for Follow up of Children with Established Seizure Disorder- A Tertiary Care Center Prospective Study

“…6,7 The lack of access to proper neurological care is a significant problem in low to middle income countries. 8 Telemedicine is next available option in these situations. It has become a convenient tool for medical care as they are increasingly being used for immediate seizure control or detect any new changes in pattern of seizure, alter dosing of antiepileptic drug (AED) and even counseling patients about advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options.…”