International Epilepsy Day Events 2017

The Jamaican Epilepsy Association host a “Lunch & Learn” for International Epilepsy Day

The Jamaican Epilepsy Association hosted a "Lunch & Learn" on Thursday 9th February at Andrews Memorial Hospital Cafeteria. 1) Joy McHugh Executive Director of the Jamaican Epilepsy Association (JEA) Discussed: The JEA, location, Membership Meetings etc. and events Community of Persons with Epilepsy (PWE) dealing with social issues (i.e. stigma) 2) Dr. Roxanne Melbourne-Chambers Lecturer

February 17th, 2017|

International Epilepsy Day marks the Launch of Epilepsy Fiji

International Epilepsy Day, 13th of February, 2017  was a historic day with the Launch of Epilepsy Fiji. HE President of Fiji was in attendance as Chief guest as was the Minster of Health. The President has challenged the Association in creating awareness in the community. Thanks to all those who were able to attend this event.

February 16th, 2017|
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Epilepsy Day celebrations in Columbo, Sri Lanka

The Epilepsy Association of Sri Lanka held celebrations for International Epilepsy Day on February 12th in Colombo with an event attended by the Minister of Health.   Malki Sanjana Warnakulasooriya Mudiyanselage - Runner up in 'Artistic Waves' Competition 2017

February 16th, 2017|
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Edycs Launch Epilepsy Awareness Community Campaign in Mauritius

Edycs Epilepsy Group Mauritius launched its premier epilepsy awareness campaign at the Social Welfare Center of l’Amaury to mark the International Epilepsy Day, 13 February 2017, as observed by the IBE/ILAE. The launching of the awareness campaign was graced by the Honourable Ravi Rutnah, Deputy Government Chief Whip in the presence of other eminent personalities

February 16th, 2017|

UCB Greece support International Epilepsy Day with Internal Event

Supporting the Greek Association against Epilepsy 'Celebration for Epilepsy Day', UCB organized an internal event. Inspired by this year's theme 'Putting Epilepsy in the Picture' the organisation created to help make UCB's Greek employees understand the feelings and the obstacles that epilepsy patients face. UCB Greece have sent us the painting as a symbolic gesture,

February 16th, 2017|

AICE to mark Epilepsy Day by supporting those affected by the earthquake

People with epilepsy understand the impact of the earthquake- sudden, unpredictable and shocking. Italian association AICE plan to mark International Epilepsy Day with actions that produce concrete results in favor of those affected by the earthquake: A fund to support the employment of workers with disabilities, a mobile home for a family with drug-resistant epilepsy,

February 10th, 2017|

VÄRLDSEPILEPSIDAG 13 februari 2017

      Den 13 februari 2017 finns det 50 miljoner skäl att tala om epilepsi. Den internationella epilepsirörelsen arrangerar då en  Världsepilepsidagen för att uppmärksamma behoven av ökad kunskap, mer resurser till forskning och bättre livskvalitet för de 50 miljoner människor i världen som lever med epilepsi. Den andra måndagen i februari varje år kommer att vara International Epilepsy Day. Syftet med

February 10th, 2017|

ALCE (Valencia) will celebrate International Epilepsy Day in Style!

February 13 is an important day for all people with epilepsy in Valencia and so we are going to celebrate it for the third consecutive year. Under the motto "We are putting epilepsy in the picture"/ "Estamos poniendo la epilepsia a la vista", ALCE, Comunidad Valenciana Epilepsy Association, will support this awareness campaign to "make epilepsy

February 6th, 2017|