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Understanding the critical intersection between epilepsy and humanitarian crises: strategies for overcoming challenges and enhancing accessibility to essential care

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  1. Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

    Hafiza Hafsa, Ali Aamir & Tehreem Mansoor

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All authors contributed to the study design and conception. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Ali Aamir, and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Significance statements

• The significant challenges faced by displaced populations with epilepsy include limited access to healthcare, cultural barriers, and psychological impact of displacement.

• The importance of implementing innovative strategies, such as telemedicine, community-based support networks, and the integration of mental health services, to improve the overall quality of care and support for patients with epilepsy in displaced populations.

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Hafsa, H., Aamir, A. & Mansoor, T. Understanding the critical intersection between epilepsy and humanitarian crises: strategies for overcoming challenges and enhancing accessibility to essential care. Neurosurg Rev 46, 319 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-023-02231-w

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