Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 75-78 , 15 August 2002

Neurologic services in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case study among Zambian primary healthcare workers

  • Gretchen L. Birbeck

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-517-353-8122x141; fax: +1-517-432-9414
    • Departments of Neurology and Epidemiology, African Studies Center Faculty, Michigan State University, #138 Service Road, A217, East Lansing, MI 48824-1313, USA
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  • Theodore Munsat

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    • The World Federation of Neurology, 12 Chandos Street, London 1M9DE, UK
    • Tel.: +1-617-696-3668; fax: +1-617-969-3668.

Received 6 May 2002 ,Accepted 9 May 2002.

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Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 75-78 , 15 August 2002

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