Publications by authors named "Tadeusz Hawrot"
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) brings together European umbrella organizations of pan-European neurological patient advocacy groups (www.efna.net) and strives to improve the quality of life of people living with neurological conditions and to work towards relieving the immense social and economic burden on patients, carers and society in general.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurological conditions are the leading cause of death and disability combined. This public health crisis has become a global priority with the introduction of WHO's Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders 2022-2031 (IGAP). 18 months after this plan was adopted, global neurology stakeholders, including representatives of the OneNeurology Partnership (a consortium uniting global neurology organisations), take stock and advocate for urgent acceleration of IGAP implementation.
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- Neurological disorders are a growing global issue, particularly in low-resource settings, highlighting the need for improved brain health services.
- The World Health Organization's new plan emphasizes the importance of addressing these disorders for population well-being and economic growth, revealing a chance to enhance neurological care.
- The proposed "neurological quadrangle" focuses on four main areas: surveillance, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation, advocating for innovative strategies that include holistic approaches and equitable access to services for all people.