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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Representatives from IBE and Epilepsy Association of Malawi Pose for a Picture IBE Vice President Action Amos tell his story and Welcomes the Minister of Health Hon. Khumbize Chipondaon the IBE Africa Pavilion IBE Africa Communications Officer Moses Nderemani takes the minister through some of the activities IBE Africa has [...]
Our Model Case from Eswatini is featured in World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Brief from WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use. The brief is titled "Improving the lives of the people with epilepsy". Congrats Abraham and Team Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders globally. The [...]
Today, October 5th, on World Teacher’s Day, we hear from our Kenyan Chapter on their efforts to work with educators to reduce epilepsy in schools. Report by Keziah Njoroge, KAWE, The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy. Stigmatization is a social phenomenon leading to the side-lining of [...]
Advocate’s Toolkit for Reducing Epilepsy Stigma in Africa "Dear Friends, This toolkit is a milestone in IBE’s commitment to empower people with epilepsy. It recognizes that stigma is a major barrier preventing social inclusion and access to health care and treatment for people with epilepsy. The stigma surrounding epilepsy takes [...]
