Cameroon

Sharing my Epilepsy Journey in the Era of IGAP

Organiser: CODEF Cameroon

Date & Time:  12 February 2012; 6.30 am (West Africa)

Location:Yaounde-Cameroon: CRTV Radio National and Truth FM 93.2 every Tuesday to Fridays in Bamenda at 1pm

Description of Event: These are a series of activities planned by CODEF Cameroon which range from Radio Awareness campaigns on epilepsy, Stigma and IGAP. Other sensitization campaigns are in schools, prisons and #50Million Steps Against Epilepsy along the New Road, Mile 03 Nkwen, Bamenda on 05th February 2023 opposite the the main Entrance to the cattle market, Upstation Bamenda.

Contact Person: Nsom Kenneth; epilepsyincameroon@gmail.com

Nigeria

Epilepsy: Epidemiology, Language and Policy

Organiser: Sub-Saharan Africa Brain Health Initiative(SSABHI)

Date & Time:  12 February 2012; 4.30 pm  (West Africa)

Location:18 Bendel Street, Area 2, Garki District, Abuja, Nigeria

Registration: https://bit.ly/WHO-IGAP-Partners

Contact Person:obiora.okoye@ssabhi.org or Obiora.Okoye@outlook.com

Tanzania

International Epilepsy Day Scientific Conference

Organiser: Tanzania Epilepsy Association

Date & Time:  12 February 2012; 8.00 am (East Africa)

Location: Ummy Mwalimu Conference Hall, Muhimbili National Hospital, Upanga, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Description of Event: An event to raise awareness among doctors about epilepsy in Tanzania

Registration: https://forms.gle/y8AYA1hN8fZkGUKn8

Contact Person: Mohamed Manji, mohd.manji@gmail.com

La Journée internationale de l’épilepsie

Organiser: ILAE-Africa and ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean

Date & Time: 13 February 2024,  17:00 – 19:00 Coordinated Universal Time

Location: Ummy Mwalimu Conference Hall, Muhimbili National Hospital, Upanga, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Description of Event:

Conférencier : Pr Alexis Arzimanoglou (France), Pr Najib Kissani (Maroc) et Dr Rodrigo Cataldi (OMS)

Modér : Mr Youssouf Noormamode (République de Maurice)

Panéliste : Mrs Nadia Fourati (Tunisie)

Langue : français

La Journée internationale de l’épilepsie // International League Against Epilepsy (ilae.org)

Contact Person: Mohamed Manji, mohd.manji@gmail.com

Croatia

Edukacijska radionica

Organiser: Društvo “Naša djeca” Sv. Ivan Zelina

Date & Time: 7 February 2024; 11.00 am (Croatia)

Location: OŠ Dragutina Domjanića Sveti Ivan Zelina

Event Description: Edukativna radionica na temu bolesti epilepsije u cilju promicanja svijesti kod djece, kako bi se skinula stigma kod oboljelih. Nakon teoretskog dijela, provest će se praktični dio vježbe kako pomoći osobi kod epi-napada. Stručni dio provest će Doroteja Filipančić, radni terapeut iz Udruge Srce. Naš član, dijete koje boluje od epilepsije pohađa 6.razred u OŠ D.Domjanića , pa je i radionica osmišljena za prijatelje iz njegovog razreda-kako bi se više upoznali sa ovom bolešću.

Contact Person: Jasna Novaković-Marković drustvonasadjecazelina@gmail.com

Ireland

Tea/Coffee Morning

Organiser: Access for All Galway

Date & Time: 9 February 2024; 11.00 am (Ireland)

Location: Westside Resource Centre, Westside, Seamus Quirke Raod, Newcastle, Galway City

Event Description: Tea and Coffee Morning to celebrate international epilepsy day and an information session from Lorraine Lally, a member of Access for All Galway living with epilepsy and a lifelong advocate and community activist.

Contact Person: ciara@gcp.ie

Italy

Viola come noi

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 4 February 2024; 6.00 pm (CET)

Location: Cesena Via Chiesa di Sant’Egidio 110

Event Description: Una serata di spettacolo ed emozioni in favore dell’Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Contact Person: Tarcisio Levorato; info@associazioneepilessia.it

UN COCKTAIL VIOLA PER L’EPILESSIA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 6 February 2024; 8.00 pm (CET)

Location: Sanremo Corso Matteotti 170

Event Description: Durante la settimana del Festival di Sanremo 6-10 febbraio 2024 fai una donazione dedicaci il tuo aperitivo. Valido dal 6 al 10 febbraio 2024

Contact Person: Ilaria Tacchi; liguria@associazioneepilessia.it

CAMMINATA PARLATA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 10 February 2024; 10.00 am (CET)

Location: Sanremo Forte di Santa Tecla

Event Description: INSIEME PER L’EPILESSIA Ogni passo è un pizzico di coraggio in più

Contact Person: Ilaria Tacchi; liguria@associazioneepilessia.it

KICK FOR A CAUSE: UNITI PER L’EPILESSIA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 10 February 2024; 2.30 pm (CET)

Location: Fabbrico (RE) Palazzetto dello sport e Campo di calcio Comunale

Event Description: Incontro di volley femminile Under 16. “Drago d’inverno” – Gara di arti marziali. Campionato di calcio d’Eccellenza Emilia-Romagna. L’evento dura 2 giorni: 10 e 11 febbraio 2024

Contact Person: Tarcisio Levorato; info@associazioneepilessia.it

VOCE DI LUCE

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 11 February 2024; 6.00 pm (CET)

Location: Novellara (RE) Piazzale Marconi, 1

Event Description: Un coro per la consapevolezza dell’Epilessia

Contact Person: Tarcisio Levorato; info@associazioneepilessia.it

RISCRIVIAMO L’EPILESSIA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 12.00 pm (CET)

Location: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Event Description: L’epilessia dalle città del Friuli Venezia Giulia

Contact Person: Kathrin Visentin trieste@associazioneepilessia.it

UN POMERIGGIO IN VIOLA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 3.00 pm (CET)

Location: Rimini Via di Covignano, 238

Event Description: Concerto presso l’Aula Magna delle Scuole Medie “A. Marvelli”. Interventi di Roberta Badioli dirigente dell’IC Marvelli, Anna Pisani AIE di Rimini, Dott.ssa Giorgia Bernabè reparto di Neurologia dell’Ospedale “Infermi” di Rimini

Contact Person: Anna Pisani rimini@associazioneepilessia.it

NARRIAMO L’EPILESSIA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 9.30 am (CET)

Location: Chieti Via dei Vestini, 31

Event Description: Incontro con gli studenti e coi docenti delle scuole secondarie di II grado della Provincia di Chieti

Contact Person: Mariapia Pierfelice abruzzoemolise@associazioneepilessia.it

CAMMINATA PARLATA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 10.00 am (CET)

Location: Forio (NA) Piazzale Marinai d’Italia

Event Description: INSIEME PER L’EPILESSIA Ogni passo è un pizzico di coraggio in più

Contact Person: Paolo Morgera; ischia@associazioneepilessia.it

La croce del Corno alle Scale illuminata di viola

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 5.00 pm (CET)

Location: Corno alle Scale – Appennino Tosco-Emiliano

Event Description: In occasione della Giornata Internazionale dell’Epilessia la croce del Corno alle Scale si illumina di viola, il colore dell’epilessia

Contact Person: Tarcisio Levorato; info@associazioneepilessia.it

PARLIAMO DI STIGMA E DISCRIMINAZIONE

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 13 February 2024; 1.00 pm (CET)

Location: Roma Via della Missione, 4

Event Description: Presso Sala Stampa Camera dei Deputati.

Contact Person: Tarcisio Levorato; info@associazioneepilessia.it

IO NON SONO LA MIA EPILESSIA

Organiser: Associazione Italiana Epilessia

Date & Time: 17 February 2024; 5.00pm (CET)

Location: Catania Via Garibaldi, 89

Event Description: Proiezione cortometraggio “Fuori dall’acqua”. Testimonianze dei pazienti. Reading poetico. Presentazione romanzo “Amore elettrico”.

Contact Person: Martina Giustolisi sicilia@associazioneepilessia.it

Finland

Let’s talk about epilepsy webinar

Organiser: Finnish Epilepsy Association

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 5.00 pm (Finland)

Event Description: We are hosting the Let’s talk about epilepsy webinar (Puhutaan epilepsiasta -webinaari) on International Epilepsy Day, February 12th at 17.00. The webinar will provide valuable information about the proper treatment of epilepsy and first aid for seizures. Additionally, you’ll hear about experiences of living with epilepsy. The webinar is open to everyone and free of charge but will be organized entirely in Finnish.

The webinar will be organized in Finnish. More information can be found on our website: https://www.epilepsia.fi/tapahtuma/kansainvalinen-epilepsiapaiva-puhutaan-epilepsiasta-webinaari/

Registration: https://rekisteri.epilepsia.fi/tapahtumat/ilmoittautumislomake.aspx?tilaisuusId=8972

Contact Person: Tuuli Koskinen: tuuli.koskinen@epilepsia.fi

Ukraine

Organiser: Ukrainian League Against Epilepsy, patients’ organisation; Epiprosvita; Rimon charitable foundation

Date & Time: 12th February 2024; 1.00 pm (EET)

Location:Kyiv, vul. Bohatyrska 30 2)Lviv, vul. Pylypa Orlyka,4 3) Kharkiv, vul.Tankopiia, 43

Event Description: International Epilepsy Day will be celebrated in Ukraine despite the terrible full-scale war unleashed by the Russian Federation. “Ukrainian League Against Epilepsy” in collaboration with the patients’ organization “Epiprosvita” and Rimon charitable foundation initiated events in three Ukrainian cities: Kyiv, Kharkiv (East of Ukraine) and Lviv (West of Ukraine). Every event will include multidisciplinary discussions for patients with epilepsy and their families, including medical, social, legal issues, psychological and rehabilitation aspects of care for children and adults with this disorder. Our special attention will be drawn to significant challenges caused by war. We also plan a diversity of interesting activities for children that we hope will make this day special for them. We plan to start events in 3 cities at the same time and will connect audiences by Livestream.

Contact Person: 1) Andriy Dubenko, email: a.dubenko@ulae.org.ua; 2) Tetyana Lytovchenko, email: t.litovchenko@yahoo.com; 3) Nia Nikel, email: Epiprosvita@gmail.com; 4) Natalia Pryanykova, email: rimon.foundation@gmail.com

United Kingdom

Epilepsy Sparks International Epilepsy Day Podcast 

Organiser: Torie Robinson

Date & Time: 12th February 2024

This is scheduled but will go live at 01:00 EST, 06:00 GMT, 10:00 GST, 11:30 IST, 15:00 HKT, and 17:00 AEDT.

Location: Online – via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TorieRobinson), Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epilepsy-sparks-insights/id1547436467) or the website (www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights

Event Description: It’s the first of its kind, the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast with ILAE President Helen Cross, who explains to us about International Epilepsy Day, the WHO the World Health Organisation’s 10-year Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (2022-2031), and the needs of people around the world.

Contact Person: Torie Robinson: torie@epilepsysparks.com

Colombia

1er Simposio de Epilepsia Pediátrica HOMI

Organiser: HOMI, FundHemi, Asoc. Esp. Sind. Sturge Weber, Educerebrix, Fundación Soy Hemi

Date & Time: 8th February 2024; 9.00 am (Colombia)

Location: Auditorio Mauricio Barberi Abadía Fundación Hospital de la Misericordia, Av. Caracas #1 – 65 Bogotá Colombia

Event Description: El primer simposio de epilepsia pediatrica del HOMI se centrará en epilepsias pediatricas poco frecuentes y refractarias, tratamientos quirurgicos y otros no farmacologicos, con lideres expertos extrangeros y colombianos. Podrá seguirse de manera presencial y tambien por streaming. De manera totalmente gratuita con inscripción previa.

Registration: https://rebrand.ly/Epilepsia

Contact Person: Maria Marta Bertone; Presidencia@fundhemi.org

Chile

Encuentro anual virtual de personas con epilepsia y sus familias

Organiser: Epilepsia y juventud, epilepsia sin fronteras, comunidad familias purpura y victoria sobre la epilepsia

Date & Time: 10th February 2024; 1.00 pm (Chile)

Location: Pasaje Inocencio Pinto Duran 1442

Event Description: Es un evento para aprender más acerca del autocuidado en epilepsia y los trastornos del sueño

Registration: https://forms.gle/D1WMj8hXgdD4iurY7

Contact Person: Epilepsiayjuventud@gmail.com

Ecuador

Maratón por la Epilepsia

Organiser: IBE Ecuador

Date & Time: 11th February 2024; 8.30 am (Ecuador)

Location:Parque Bicentenario (Cruz del Papa Francisco), Quito-Ecuador

Event Description: ¿Por qué participar? 🤔 La epilepsia afecta a muchas personas en todo el mundo. Al unirte a esta maratón, contribuyes a la concientización y educación sobre la epilepsia, eliminando estigmas y brindando apoyo a quienes viven con esta condición. 💪💙 Te esperamos en el Parque Bicentenario (Cruz del Papa Francisco) para correr juntos. ¡Contáctanos al 02 2905 405 o al 0961725896, o escríbenos a ibe-ecuador@hotmail.com para más información! 📞✉️ ACTIVIDAD GRATUITA, ABIERTA A TODO PÚBLICO.

Registration: https://forms.gle/jYcCduLDjRz6hxdv7

Contact Person: ibe-ecuador@hotmail.com

CAMINATA SOLIDARIA POR LA EPILEPSIA

Organiser: PTE. COMITE PERUANO PARA LA PREVENCION Y TRATAMIENTO DE LA EPILEPSIA PTE PERU. CAPITULO PERUANO ILAE

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 10.30 am

Location: AVENIDA AREQUIPA .LIMA PERU

Event Description: ACOMPAÑA A ESTA CAMINATA DE SENSIBILIZACION POR LA EPILEPSIA. QUE ORGANIZA . PTE. COMITE PERUANO PARA LA PREVENCION Y TRATAMIENTO DE LA EPILEPSIA PTE PERU. CAPITULO PERUANO ILAE

Contact Person: COMITE PTE PERU CURSOEPILEPSIAPTE@GMAIL.COM

VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION AT THE RICARDO PALMA CLINIC. LIMA PERU

Organiser: UNIDAD DE EPILEPSIA CLINICA RICARDO PALMA.

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 6.00 pm

Location: CLINICA RICARDO PALMA. AVENIDA JAVIER PRADO OESTE 1066 SAN ISIDRO

Event Description: Concurso de Arte por el Día Mundial de la Epilepsia 2024 – Clínica Ricardo Palma La Clínica Ricardo Palma y su Unidad de Epilepsia te invitan a participar del Concurso de Arte en conmemoración del Día Mundial de la Epilepsia 2024 en el que buscamos obras de arte originales y creativas que puedan ser compartidas en nuestras redes sociales. Tema: “Momentos de mi viaje con la Epilepsia” ¿Cómo participar? 1. Crea tu obra de arte (pinturas o dibujos, fotografía, cerámica, escultura, bordados y manualidades). 2. Envíanos la fotografía de tu obra de arte a través de un chat interno a nuestro Messenger de Facebook o Instagram oficial. 3. Invita a todos tus contactos a darle “Me gusta” o cualquier tipo de reacción positiva a tu obra de arte que se publicará en un álbum compilatorio en nuestro Facebook institucional. * Recuerda, debe ser una obra que pueda ser compartida digitalmente. Bases del Concurso “Momentos de mi viaje con la Epilepsia”: https://bit.ly/424akMa Inicio del concurso: Viernes 19 de enero del 2024 Cierre del envío de tus creaciones: Miércoles 31 de enero del 2024 Fecha de publicación del álbum e inicio de votaciones: Jueves 01 de febrero de enero del 2024 Fecha límite para votar por tu favorito: Domingo 11 de febrero de enero del 2024 Anuncio de los ganadores: Lunes 12 de febrero del 2024 – Día Mundial de la Epilepsia 2024 Con tu participación nos ayudarás a crear conciencia sobre la epilepsia a través del arte.

Contact Person: CLINICA RICARDO PALMA pamelachio@gmailcom

Purple lighting façade of the Ricardo Palma Clinic in Lima, Peru

Organiser: CLINICA RICARDO PALMA

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 6.00 pm

Location: AVENIDA JAVIER PRADO ESTE 1066 SAN ISIDRO

Event Description: LA UNIDAD DE EPILEPSIA DE LA CLINICA RICARDO PALMA REALIZARA LA ILUMINACION DEL FRONTIS DE LA CLINICA POR EL DIA MUNDIAL DE LA EPILEPSIA

Contact Person: pamelachio@gmail.com

GIVE YOUR STEPS FOR THE EPILEPSY. DONA TUS PASOS POR LA EPILEPSIA

Organiser: CLINICA RICARDO PALMA

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 6.00 pm

Location: AVENIDA JAVIER PRADO ESTE 1066 . SAN ISIDRO

Event Description: ¡Dona tus pasos para visibilizar la Epilepsia!

Clínica Ricardo Palma Invitamos a nuestra comunidad a participar de la campaña “Doy mis pasos por la Epilepsia”. El reto es dar un paso por cada persona afectada por esta enfermedad en el mundo. ¿Cómo participar? 1. Puedes caminar, correr, bailar, hacer ciclismo, yoga, nadar o realizar tu deporte favorito y contar tus pasos con la ayuda de tu reloj inteligente o convertir la actividad que realices a un número total de pasos con la ayuda o de una app (podómetro) de tu celular. 2. Comparte la cantidad de pasos dados vía inbox a nuestro Facebook o Instagram oficial. Puedes enviarnos una fotografía realizando tu actividad. Inicio del conteo de pasos: Lunes 5 de febrero del 2024 Final de conteo de pasos: Domingo 11 de febrero del 2024 Cada cifra de pasos enviada se sumará al conteo total que será anunciado el lunes 12 de febrero, Día Internacional de la Epilepsia. ¡El conteo de pasos ha iniciado!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-OzinMh4X/

Contact Person: pamelachio@gmail.com

SEMANA DE LA EPILEPSIA

Organiser: PTE. COMITE PERUANO PARA LA PREVENCION Y TRATAMIENTO DE LA EPILEPSIA PTE PERU. CAPITULO PERUANO ILAE

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 8.00 pm

Location: LIMA PERU. VIA ZOOM

Event Description: EL PTE ORGANIZO UNA SERIE DE ACTIVIDADES CIENTIFICAS. UNA CAMINATA SOLIDARIA PARA VISIBILIZAR LA EPILEPSIA Y UNA ACTIVIDAD PARA PACIENTES Y FAMILIARES CON EPILEPSIA. THE PTE ORGANIZED A SERIES OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES. A SOLIDARITY WALK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF EPILEPSY AND AN ACTIVITY FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH EPILEPSY

Contact Person: COMITE PTE PERU CURSOEPILEPSIAPTE@GMAIL.COM

Purple lighting façade of the Ricardo Palma Clinic in Lima, Peru

Organiser: CLINICA RICARDO PALMA

Date & Time: 12 February 2024; 6.00 pm

Location: AVENIDA JAVIER PRADO ESTE 1066 SAN ISIDRO

Event Description: LA UNIDAD DE EPILEPSIA DE LA CLINICA RICARDO PALMA REALIZARA LA ILUMINACION DEL FRONTIS DE LA CLINICA POR EL DIA MUNDIAL DE LA EPILEPSIA

Contact Person: pamelachio@gmail.com

Brasil

The importance of psychomotor neurofunctional physiotherapy in patients with epilepsy

Organiser: NGO Doando Esperança

Date & Time: 14th February 2024; 9.00 am (Brasil)

Location:Rua Zola Cícero, 499 – Monte Castelo, CEP: 79011-510, Campo Grande/MS, Brasil

Event Description: Lecture for those assisted by the NGO Doando Esperança: “The importance of psychomotor neurofunctional physiotherapy in patients with epilepsy”. – For patients diagnosed with epilepsy to have access to quality physiotherapeutic treatment that brings positive results, it is important to have the expertise of properly trained professionals; – Studies show that physical exercise does not induce crises and can improve general aspects of health and quality of life for these people.

https://consultorio-de-fisioterapia-neurofuncional-dr.negocio.site/

Contact Person: Dr. Marcos Mitsuo Moriy / mmmoriy@hotmail.com

Buenos Aires

Zumba por la Epilepsia

Organiser: Fundacion de Hemisferectomia FundHemi

Date & Time: 17th February 2024; 6.00 pm (Montevido)

Location: Plaza Monumento a los Caidos de Malvinas Nelson Page 450 y Gral Galan Palomar Buenos Aires

Event Description: Baila por la epilepsia. Únete a nuestra Zumbatón por la epilepsia y ayúdanos a alcanzar 50 millones de pasos. Baila con nosotros para crear conciencia sobre la epilepsia. Con la Instructora Caro Zumba fit, mama de un niño con hemisferectomía sumeramos 120 pasos por minuto en una clase magistral de Zumba en Buenos Aires el 17 de febrero a las 18 hs ¿No eres un bailarín nato? ¡No hay problema! También puedes sumar con tu donación. Dona a la cuenta de fundhemi: y recibe tu certificado de pasos donados 💙 ¡Juntos hacemos la diferencia! #ZumbaPorLaEpilepsia #50MillonesDePasos

¡El ritmo solidario no para! 🎶 Cada paso cuenta, y cada donación nos acerca a nuestra meta. Baila con alegría o descansa con generosidad, ¡tú eliges cómo contribuir! 💃🕺 Ayúdanos a crear conciencia sobre la epilepsia mientras disfrutas de la Zumba. Con la profe @caro fit ven a el palomar el día 17 de febrero a las 18 hs ¡Comparte tu energía y ayuda a iluminar vidas! No necesitas moverte como en Zumba para marcar la diferencia! ¡Súmate y contribuye con alegría!dona a la cuenta de FundHemi y recibe tu certificado de contribución para la campaña de los 50 millones de pasos por la epilepsia #ZumbaSolidaria #DíaInternacionalDeLaEpilepsia

Contact Person: Maria Marta Bertone; Presidencia@fundhemi.org

Encuentro de jóvenes con epilepsia de ñuñoa

Organiser: FUNDACION EPILEPSIA Y JUVENTUD

Date & Time: 17th February 2024; 5.30 pm (Chile)

Location: Avenida Irarrazaval 4280, ñuñoa

Event Description:Es un encuentro de personas jóvenes con epilepsia para discutir acerca de su sentir y necesidades

Registration: https://forms.gle/D1WMj8hXgdD4iurY7

Contact Person: Epilepsiayjuventud@gmail.com

Bangladesh

Epilepsy Day Events

Organiser: Department of Neurology, Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh

Date &Time: 12th – 15th February

Location: Department of Neurology, Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh

Description: 1. Scientific seminar on Epilepsy care: Bangladesh perspective 2. A rally at College and hospital premises 3. Epilepsy awareness campaign at Neuro OPD, from 12-15th February

Contact Person: Prof. Dr. Manabendra Bhattacharjee email: paharidoc@gmail.com

India

Epilepsy awareness camp in rural area of India

Organiser: Dr . Archana Verma , Dr . Ashutosh Kumar Mishra , Sachin REEGT

Date &Time: 12th February:  12.00 pm

Location:Department of Neurology, AIIMS Raebreli UP India

Description: We are organizing an epilepsy awareness camp at AIIMS Raebareli, situated in a rural area. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, and it affects millions of people worldwide. However, awareness about epilepsy and its management is often lacking, especially in rural communities. Our camp aims to educate the local community about epilepsy, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. We will provide information on how to recognize seizures, offer guidance on first aid measures during a seizure, and emphasize the importance of seeking medical help. By raising awareness and providing knowledge, we hope to empower individuals and families affected by epilepsy to lead better lives. Together, let’s break the stigma and build a supportive environment for those living with epilepsy.

Contact Person:1. Mr. Sachin REEGT( ABRET), CST(ISSR), M.Sc. ( Neuro)/ gmail id :- sachin.eeg96@gmail.com Dr. Archana Verma MD, DM( Neuro) , 3. Dr, ASHUTOSH KUMAR MISHRA MD,DM( Neuro)

Virtual Epilepsy Workshop for ASHA Workers

Organiser: Epilepsy Foundation India

Date &Time: 12th February:  3.00-5.00 pm

Contact Person: Dr Nirmal Surya; epilepsyfoundationindia@gmail.com

ABCD of E (E for EPILEPSY)

Organiser: Dr. MANOJ ABRAHAM-PRINCIPAL KGCOP

Date &Time: 12th February:  3.00 pm

Location:KG COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, KG ISL CAMPUS, SARAVANAMPATTI, COIMBATORE, INDIA

Description of Event:On the occasion of INTERNATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY, We KG COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY organised an awareness Program ABCD of E (E for EPILEPSY) by Dr. Harihara Sudan. S PT, PROFESSOR, KG College of Physiotherapy, Here the undergraduate and postgraduate students Physiotherapy were about to participate and to learn about the Basics of EPILEPSY, includes Various Types, Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Immediate First aid Management and also to aware about the Myths and facts about EPILEPSY.

Contact Person:Dr. Harihara Sudan harikgcop@gmail.com

Indonesia

Public Seminar for Youth Red Cross Cadres and High School Teachers

Organiser: Indonesian Neurologist Association Chapter Surakarta

Date & Time:  17 February; 9.00 am (Western Indonesian Time)

Location: The Hall of Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Ir. Sutami Street Number 36A, Kentingan, Jebres, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, 57126

Description of Event: This event is a public seminar activity for Youth Red Cross cadres and high school/vocational school teachers throughout the city of Surakarta with the theme as issued by ILAE “If you see me fall down, will you stand up?”

This seminar will be organized by Indonesian Neurologist Association Chapter Surakarta in commemoration of International Epilepsy Day 2024, with several activities i.e., material presentations, interactive discussions related to the experience of life with epilepsy patient and epilepsy survivor, simulations of first emergency management for epilepsy patients experiencing seizures, interactive questions and answers session, quizzes to test participants’ knowledge, educational video playback about epilepsy, and flash mob. Hopefully, this activity will increase the knowledge, attitudes and practices of all participants which are planned to be measured before and after the seminar and the results will be published in a national journal to see the importance of this public seminar in achieving the following objectives:

1. Provide information about epilepsy, so teachers and Youth Red Cross cadres can understand epilepsy correctly.
2. Provide information on how stigma and myths develop in society, thus it can break the chain of existing stigma and epilepsy patients can live side by side in society.
3. Increase awareness of the public, especially teachers and Youth Red Cross cadres, in recognizing epilepsy and what is the correct attitude and management in society towards epilepsy patients, both those who are experiencing a current seizure and those whose seizures are already controlled by drugs.

Registration: https://bit.ly/epilepsyday2024

Contact Person: Rosalina Pradana Ayu, MD; solo_perdossi@yahoo.com

Pakistan

International Epilepsy Day- Awareness Seminar for Teachers and Students in Urdu مرگی سے متعلق آگاہی مہم برائے اساتذہ اور برائے طلباء

Organiser: Neurosurgery Enthusiastic Women Society with Aabro Educational Welfare Organisation

Date & Time: 12th February 2024; 10.00 am (Pakistan)

Location:Atta Bukhsh Road, ahead of Ashiana-e-Quaid Housing, off Ferozpur Road, Lahore-53400, Pakistan

Event Description: On this International Epilepsy Day, I am pleased to organize this Epilepsy Awareness Seminar with Aabroo Educational Organisation in Urdu ( our native language) for teachers and students. In this seminar, I intend to educate teachers and students to enable them to recognise seizures, manage a patient having fits and know more about the treatment of Epilepsy. I will further bust myths related to Epilepsy and will also address the stigma associated with Epilepsy.

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Contact Person:Dr.Noor ul Huda Maria; drnoorneuro@gmail.com

Epilepsy Surgery in LMICs

Organiser: Neurosurgery Enthusiastic Women Society

Date & Time: 12th February 2024; 9.00 pm (Pakistan)

Location: Online

Event Description:  This event will focus on the scope of Epilepsy Surgery in LMICs. We will focus on the availability and utilization of Epilepsy Surgery in LMICs and we will also shed light on the challenges of training and application of epilepsy surgery in the public sector.

Contact Person:Dr.Noor ul Huda Maria; drnoorneuro@gmail.com

Hong Kong

Chinese New Year Dragon Steps for Good Luck

Organiser: International Epilepsy Day – Hong Kong

Date & Time: 12th February 2024; 11.00 am (Hong Kong)

Location:741, Gukhoe-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Event Description: Are you ready to raise awareness about epilepsy on International Epilepsy Day? Let’s kick off “Chinese New Year Dragon Steps for Good Luck” to get everyone prepared and ready to take the first step in support of International Epilepsy Day! Along with enjoying a peaceful stroll for your mind and body, your steps will also contribute to the International 50 Million Steps campaign, which actively encourages everyone to pay attention to epilepsy.

Contact Person:gracew@soincomms.com

Ben Sir Epilepsy Online Classroom

Organiser: International Epilepsy Day – Hong Kong

Date & Time: 12th February 2024; 11.00 am (Hong Kong)

Location: Online

Event Description: Hong Kong is proud to welcome Ben Sir as our event ambassador this year. Ben Sir is a renowned Cantonese linguist and communication specialist. A dynamic and captivating approach will be used by him to share some knowledge about epilepsy and communication tips.

Contact Person:gracew@soincomms.com

Korea

International Epilepsy Day Celebration and Forum

Organiser: Korea Bureau for Epilepsy , Korean Epilepsy Society

Date & Time: 15th February 2024; 3.00 pm (Korea)

Location:741, Gukhoe-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Event Description:The Korea Bureau for Epilepsy and the Korean Epilepsy Society plan to hold a commemorative event on February 15th with the participation of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, members of the National Assembly, epilepsy patients, their families, and health care professionals. In addition, we hope to promote joint efforts between the country and society through a debate urging the enactment of the Korean Epilepsy Management and Support Act.

Contact Person: epilepsy-kr@daum.net