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Introduction:
The Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) is an autonomous, honorific, and service organization comprising a diverse group of scientists from physical, biological, social, and behavioural sciences. These scientists work together in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner to achieve their main goal of promoting excellence in sciences by offering independent, evidence based advice for the prosperity of Uganda. The success of the Academy lies in the strength and expertise of its membership and its ability to mobilize scientific experts to continually advise government policy makers and other stakeholders. Given that UNAS is now 118 members strong and growing, the Academy is well positioned for success in its undertakings. |
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Quality of Care Issues for Mental Health and
Neurological Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Workshop
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Workshop Agenda
Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Ballroom
Ternan Avenue
Kampala, Uganda
Background to the Workshop:
Neurological and mental disorders are among the leading causes of global morbidity. More than
450 million people around the world are affected, and they account for 33% of years lived with
disability and 13% of disability-adjusted life years lost. Recognizing both the importance of high
quality care for brain disorders and the economic limitation of most sub-Saharan African
countries in diagnosing and treating these disorders, the workshop will explore areas where
policies might improve care for mental and neurological disorders for countries in this region.
The Forum on Health and Nutrition of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) and
the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders of the US Institute of Medicine
(IOM) will convene a joint workshop to address these issues.
Audience:
Policy makers from countries in sub-Saharan Africa, academia, clinicians (rural and urban
practice), international stakeholders, local parishioners, and rising leaders in the area of brain
disorders.
Workshop Objectives:
1) Discuss opportunities that can be used to better ensure continuity of care and
sustainability within a country’s health care system;
2) Identify resources that are presently available or could be made available, in costeffective
and efficient manners, to aide in implementation of treatments and prevention
projects;
3) Emphasize the need for national, evidence-based policies addressing quality of care and
health care systems for mental and neurological disorders. Discuss how to facilitate
collaborations among a variety of stakeholders, including policy makers and health care
professionals.
We now invite you to register for the above mentioned workshop by providing the following details. Please send the completed form or any inquiries to Zaam Ssali at zssali@ugandanationalacademy.org or call +256-414-533044.
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