[EQ] Challenges and priorities for global mental health research

Challenges and priorities for global mental health research in low- and middle-income countries

Symposium report

UK Academy of Medical Sciences, 2008

Available online at: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/download.php?file=/images/project/122838595851.pdf

 

Website: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/p47prid64.html

“…….Mental and neurological disorders are responsible for 13% of the global burden of disease and unipolar depressive disorder is projected to become the second leading cause of health burden by 2030. Yet mental health remains a neglected and under-resourced area of public health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Risk factors for mental illness such as poverty and conflict have a greater impact in low- and middle-income countries and stigma, co-morbidity and increased risk of injury further heighten the burden. Weak infrastructure, a lack of specialist workforce and low levels of investment prevent many from receiving adequate treatment.

 

The Academy held a one-day symposium on Thursday 4th September 2008 at the Royal Society in London to raise awareness of the burden of mental health in low- and middle-income countries. The event included presentations by national and international experts and provided a forum for discussion between researchers, clinicians, policymakers and a range of stakeholders. The symposium also provided an opportunity to highlight the latest advances in research, to discuss the development of effective and affordable treatments, and to identify both barriers to progress and areas where greater action may be required.….”

Content:

Background and introduction

1. Epidemiology of major mental disorders

2. Global mental health research capacity

3. The treatment gap in mental health and the impact of stigma

4. Management of mental illness through task shifting

5. Mental health in emergency settings

6. Translating research into policy and practice for health sector reform

In summary: implications for global mental health research

 

 

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[EQ] Global health diagnostics: research, development and regulation

Global health diagnostics: research, development and regulation

Workshop report

 

UK Academy of Medical Sciences, 2009

Available online at: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/download.php?file=/images/project/Diagnost.pdf

 

Website: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/p47prid65.html

“…….The report highlights challenges and opportunities for research, development and regulation of diagnostics pertinent to low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. In particular, the report considers: the design and development of diagnostic tests; access to diagnostics; use of diagnostics in practice; regulation and evaluation of diagnostic tests; and challenges and opportunities for the diagnostics industry.

To date, efforts to address the burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) have largely focused on the development and delivery of vaccines and therapeutic interventions, whilst the importance of diagnostics has been comparatively neglected. …”

“…..Bringing these themes together, the report highlights the need for capacity strengthening in research and development, a greater focus on the priorities and contexts of LMIC during the design of diagnostics, and a tightening of regulatory requirements - potentially through a World Health Assembly resolution. The report also highlights scope for the development of a single body, involving academia, industry and relevant stakeholders, which could provide leadership and guidance on behalf of the diagnostics community, and contribute to the implementation of regulatory policy….”

Content:

1. Background

2. Introduction

3. Design and development of diagnostic tests

4. Access to diagnostics

5. Use of diagnostic tests in practice

6. Regulation and evaluation of diagnostic tests

7. Challenges and opportunities for the diagnostics industry

Conclusions

 

 

 

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