pilepsy is treatable. But in many low-income countries, over 90% of people with epilepsy don't receive medication. The barrier isn't knowledge. It's money: for transport, for clinic visits, for the medication itself. Steady, monthly income closes that gap.
Relevant studies
Cash transfers improve epilepsy treatment in Guinea
A randomized trial found that cash transfers motivated people with epilepsy to return to clinics and maintain medication adherence in a setting where the treatment gap exceeds 90%.
Cash transfers aid psychosis recovery in South Africa
Unconditional cash transfers to young adults with first-episode psychosis improved medication adherence, reduced stress, and strengthened family relationships.
Cash transfers improve health-seeking across Africa
Unconditional cash transfers across Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe increased health-seeking behavior and health expenditures, showing that removing financial barriers helps people access care for chronic conditions.