With 50 million people worldwide living with epilepsy, the World Brain Day being observed on July 22 seeks to create awareness on brain health and prevention of brain diseases through its motto “Epilepsy is more than seizures”. While pointing out that more than 75-80% of people with epilepsy in low-income group countries do not have access to medication, the World Federation of Neurology president, Dr. Raad Shakir, in a communication to Indian Academy of Neurology, stated that there was a lack of awareness among public and decision-makers about the severe consequences of epilepsy on individuals concerned, their families and societies.
He said that in terms of years lost from unexpected death, epilepsy ranks second only to stroke among major neurological diseases. This year, WFN is partnering with the World Health Organisation International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and…
