Brain Health Initiative: Advocacy in Global Neurology

Dear Colleagues,

Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Stroke, headache disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and neuroinfections lead to 80% of the deaths in low- to middle-income countries worldwide, as discussed at the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHO), December 2020. There are significant gaps in many issues ( lack of equity, lack of access to medications and services, lack of neurologists, lack of opportunities to training and education, stigma, poor health literacy, to name a few) related to the disorders affecting the nervous system, making this aspect an important priority for the global neurology community.

It is worth noting that nearly 90% of neurological disorders, such as stroke, can be prevented. Prevention is clearly better than cure. The mental health impact of neurological diseases is immense, and clear mental health action plans are needed in most situations. 

How can we advocate for universal health coverage? 

What can we do to mitigate the long-term effect of COVID-19, such as Post COVID-19 Neurological Syndrome?

Advocacy is key to many of these aspects. We invite you to submit your local, regional, national, and international advocacy work concerning brain health now. We welcome submissions from academics, clinicians, policymakers, political leaders, and students from various inter-disciplines to the Special Issue “Brain Health Initiative: Advocacy in Neurology”.

Prof. Dr. Tissa Wijeratne
Dr. Leila Karimi
Dr. Dilani Wijeratne
Collection Editors

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