Epilepsy care in Mongolia: Current problems and future prospects
- Author:
Yasumichi Koide
;
Yushi Inoue
;
Borgil Bayasgalan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2010;15(3):263-266
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Current problems of epilepsy care in Mongolia consist of shortage of health care personnel, limited
diagnostic facilities, insuffi cient supply of the antiepileptic drugs, and diffi culty in access to medical
services. There is also lack of epilepsy knowledge among the professionals, patients, families as well
as the public. There are many patients with epilepsy caused by preventable head trauma. Several
initiatives to improve epilepsy care took place in Mongolia in recent years, including educational
seminars for physicians in corporation with international organizations, workshops for professionals,
patients and families, and training of Mongolian physicians overseas. Although epilepsy care in
Mongolia has been improving steadily in the recent years, continuing international cooperation will
further improve the quality of care.
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