Implementation of mhGAP in Mozambique: integrating epilepsy care into the primary health care system

Abstract Background Epilepsy remains the most frequent diagnosis in Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Mozambique. Because it is a major concern, in 2013 a Program for “Reducing the Epilepsy Treatment gap” was launched in 16 districts of five provinces covering a population of over 1.9 millio...

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Published in:	International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Main Authors:	Palmira Fortunato Dos Santos, Vasco Cumbe, Maria Lídia Gouveia, Capucine de Fouchier, Dirk Teuwen, Tarun Dua
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2019-05-01
Subjects:	Epilepsy mhGAP Treatment gap Task-shifting Task-sharing Primary health care
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-019-0296-5

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