The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an implementation toolkit for the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP), outlining specific actions and resources for countries to improve services for people with neurological disorders in line the targets set out in the IGAP. The implementation toolkit is a resource for anyone involved in shaping neurology policies and services. It is primarily for policy-makers at national and subnational levels, but also for programme managers and service planners across various sectors. The toolkit is designed to correspond to the IGAP strategic objectives, focusing on five strategic areas:
• Prioritisation and governance
• Diagnosis, treatment and care
• Promotion of brain health and prevention of neurological disorders
• Research and information systems
• Approach to six specific high-burden neurological disorders, of which one is dementia.
The toolkit includes specific steps, as well as tools and resources, allowing plans for IGAP implementation to be adapted to the specific context of countries, recognising the advances in neurological care that may have already been made. The implementation toolkit is available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240096356