Addressing Neurological Inequities in Developing Countries: Challenges and Strategic Solutions

Abstract Neurological disorders pose one of the most urgent healthcare challenges globally, with a particularly severe impact on low-resource settings. Effective responses to this crisis require timely, intersectoral strategies, and coordinated actions to drive substantial positive changes. Political determinants of health play a crucial role in advancing initiatives in surveillance, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation for neurological conditions. An essential life-course approach to brain health focuses on early intervention and sustained care throughout an individual’s lifespan. Building a comprehensive system of care, underpinned by robust policies and financial investments, is critical for progress in low-resource countries. In addition, urgent reforms in education are needed to cultivate a skilled neurological workforce that is equipped to meet the demands of these regions. Intersectoral strategies, including telemedicine, mobile health, organized systems of care, helicopter ambulance services, and widespread public awareness campaigns, are vital components for creating an equitable and responsive neurological healthcare framework.