A Journey of Hope, Support, and Change for Persons Living with Epilepsy Feature Story by Moses Nderemani - IBE Africa Communication Officer Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In a bustling city known for its rich culture and vibrant atmosphere, a remarkable organization called CareEpilepsy has emerged as a beacon of hope [...]
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the stigma faced by children with epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa, three nations - Zambia, Malawi, and Lesotho - have united to promote inclusive education and combat discrimination in schools. Recognizing the urgent need for change, these countries are taking decisive steps to ensure that [...]
Date: June 2, 2023 Location: South Africa Introduction: In a concerted effort to improve the lives of individuals living with epilepsy and other neurological conditions, Epilepsy South Africa hosted a series of consultative and internal workshops between January and March 2023. These workshops, held across all nine provinces of South [...]
Blog Author: Action Amos – Vice President of International Bureau of Epilepsy When Cyclone Idai struck Mozambique, 27-year-old Augusto, who was living with his elderly parents, was forced to flee. For three months after the incident, he was left without access to medical care or his epilepsy medication. His situation [...]
Date: June 2, 2023 Location: Quatre Bornes, Mauritius In an effort to improve the response of police officers to individuals with epilepsy and calls related to seizures, the EDYCS Epilepsy Group, a leading organization supporting people with epilepsy and their families in Mauritius, conducted a comprehensive training workshop for police [...]
Author: Action Amos IBE - Africa Vice President A couple of weeks ago I was lucky to be able to return to Ethiopia. The trip coincided with the preparatory discussions of the face-to-face IBE Conference in November this year. Face-to-face meetings of this nature had [...]
I would like to welcome you to this blog, which will keep you informed about analyses and opinions on a variety of epilepsy-related topics, action research, policy dialogues and awareness raising of persons e with epilepsy in Africa, starting this week. We will offer something “fresh” for you every Wednesday. [...]
Kathwana, April 26, 2023. The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi has adopted and the Report of the Commitee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations on the County Executive Supplementary Budget (ii) for the Financial Year 2022 - 2023 in its today's Sitting. The Motion tabled the respective Committee Chairperson Hon Godfrey [...]
International Epilepsy Day is an annual event organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on individuals, families and communities around the world. Epilepsy affects almost every aspect of the life of the person [...]
