ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023
Navigating the journey of multiple sclerosis management in Africa, overcoming hurdles and harnessing opportunities: a review.
Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Exploring the use of art interventions in challenging stigmas related to neurological disorders: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Current Practices, Challenges, and Future Directions in Multiple Sclerosis Management in Sub-Saharan Africa.International journal of MS care · 2024Article
- Lupus and other autoimmune diseases: Epidemiology in the population of African ancestry and diagnostic and management challenges in Africa.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global · 2024Review
- Diagnostic pathways and barriers in multiple sclerosis in Zambia: A qualitative study.Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinicalArticle
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Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, debilitating condition affecting many African people. However, the management of MS in Africa is often inadequate, and there is a need to improve the care and support provided to patients. This paper aims to identify the challenges and opportunities in navigating the journey of MS management in Africa. MS management's main challenges in Africa include a lack of awareness and education about the disease, limited access to diagnostic tools and treatments, and inadequate care coordination. However, by increasing awareness and education about MS, improving access to diagnostic tools and treatments, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations, encouraging and supporting research on MS in Africa, and collaborating with regional and international organizations to share knowledge and resources, it is possible to improve the management of the disease and improve the lives of those affected by MS in Africa. This paper concludes that improving the management of MS in Africa requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and international organizations. Collaboration and sharing of knowledge and resources are crucial to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and support.
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