African organisations
Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa
Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa’s (EPInA’s) purpose is to challenge epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa. From 2019 to 2024, the EPInA team will work in Accra, Nairobi, Kilifi, and Mahenge to improve all aspects of the treatment pathway: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and awareness.
For more information click here.
Website: epina.web.ox.ac.uk
Twitter: EpilepsyPathway
Pretola Global Health & Consulting
Securing a better future for people living with Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities and Autism through Expert Training in the UK and Globally
The Epilepsy Assessment & Management Course (EAMC) has been designed to equip medical practitioners with best practices when caring for people living with epilepsy in Low to Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
This intensive three-month interactive virtual training is ideal for doctors and nurses in LMICs seeking to develop their knowledge and skills so they can deliver excellent care to their patients.
Sessions will be delivered by leading UK specialists in the field of epilepsy management.
For more information click here.
Cameroon
The Epilepsy Awareness and Aid Foundation is a non-profit organisation in Bamenda, Cameroon, seeking to raise public awareness on epilepsy and to provide assistance to people living with epilepsy.
Facebook: Epilepsy-Awareness-and-Aid-Foundation
Kenya
The Kiserem Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is a non-profit making organisation which increases societal awareness of epilepsy. They are committed to addressing the needs of people living with epilepsy in Kenya in a holistic and integrated manner.
Website: kiseremeaf.org
Facebook: KiseremEpilepsyAwarenessFoundation
Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support - Gambia (FESS-Gam) is a non-profit organisation whose vision is to ensure that many or all Gambians are adequately informed about epilepsy and to ensure that those living with the condition are given optimal support and care.
Website: Foundation-for-Epilepsy-and-Stigma-Support---Gambia
Facebook: FESSGAM
Shine Epilepsy Support is a national non-profit organisation in Kenya that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people (children, young people, and adults) with epilepsy through awareness, advocacy, education, programs, support services and research throughout Kenya.
It is our goal to close the gap of the plight of people with epilepsy; improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; as well as to ensure together with their families have access to full life experiences.
Website: shineepilepsysupport.org
Facebook: shineepilepsysupport
LinkedIn: shine-epilepsy-support
Twitter: shineepilepsy
Uganda
The Purple Bench Initiative Uganda is an initiative that aims to dispel myths and misconceptions causing social and cultural stigma surrounding epilepsy in Uganda, through public and professional awareness, social acceptance, and improved treatment adherence.
Facebook: facebook.com/purplebenchug
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