Healthcare service provided for headache patients in selected African countries: a cross-sectional survey of clinician perspectives - Scorecard - MDSpire

Healthcare service provided for headache patients in selected African countries: a cross-sectional survey of clinician perspectives

  • By

  • Amr Hassan

  • Freda Dodd-Glover

  • Najib Kissani

  • Magnerou Annick Melanie

  • Sounga Bandzouzi Prince Eliot Galieni

  • Mendinatou Agbetou

  • Kigocha Okeng'o

  • Daniel Gams Massi

  • Evelyne Diarra

  • Agbo Panzo Cedric

  • Chiamaka Edith Okereke

  • Wael Alwachi

  • Osheik Seidi

  • Kadira Abdi Aden

  • Augustina Charway-Felli

  • Emna Ellouz

  • Foksouna Sakadi

  • John N. Jabang

  • Denis Shatima

  • Athanase Millogo

  • Ahmed Allioueche

  • Fatimata Hassane Djibo

  • Tiwonge Elisa Phiri

  • Jamal Barros Baco

  • Grenaba-Duval Lewis Reinier Joël

  • Frighton Mutete

  • Doaa M. Khalil

  • Mona Hussein

  • July 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of Headache Management Services in Various African Nations: A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinician Insights

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHeadache disorders
Key MechanismsUnderdiagnosis and inadequate management due to limited resources and access
Target PopulationPatients with headache disorders in African countries
Care SettingHealthcare systems in African nations

Key Highlights

  • High prevalence of headache disorders across African countries, with significant underdiagnosis
  • Limited access to headache care, especially in low-income countries
  • Structural barriers include workforce capacity and financial constraints
  • Self-medication is prevalent among patients
  • Innovative therapies are not reimbursed in many settings

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Enhance diagnostic infrastructure and training for non-specialist healthcare providers

Management

  • Increase availability and reimbursement of essential headache medications

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular assessment of workforce capacity and access to care

Risks

  • Financial constraints and limited neuroimaging capabilities hinder optimal care

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals suffering from headache disorders in African nations

Essential medications are more accessible in LMICs and UMICs, but innovative therapies remain unavailable

Clinical Best Practices

  • Foster healthcare system improvements to enhance headache care
  • Increase awareness of headache disorders in health policy
  • Train non-specialist healthcare providers in headache management

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    Healthcare service provided for headache patients in selected African countries: a cross-sectional survey of clinician perspectives

    • by Amr Hassan, Freda Dodd-Glover, Najib Kissani, Magnerou Annick Melanie, Sounga Bandzouzi Prince Eliot Galieni, Mendinatou Agbetou, Kigocha Okeng'o, Daniel Gams Massi, Evelyne Diarra, Agbo Panzo Cedric, Chiamaka Edith Okereke, Wael Alwachi, Osheik Seidi, Kadira Abdi Aden, Augustina Charway-Felli, Emna Ellouz, Foksouna Sakadi, John N. Jabang, Denis Shatima, Athanase Millogo, Ahmed Allioueche, Fatimata Hassane Djibo, Tiwonge Elisa Phiri, Jamal Barros Baco, Grenaba-Duval Lewis Reinier Joël, Frighton Mutete, Doaa M. Khalil, Mona Hussein

    • July 15, 2026

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