International Bureau for Epilepsy
Established in 1961, the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) is an international organisation for national epilepsy organisations (IBE chapters) that exists to provide support for a strong global network, encourage the development of new chapters in underserved areas of the world, and to encourage communication and collaboration among all members so as to meet our mission and vision.
Our members are patient/family focused and driven organisations and we work collaboratively with our professional and government partners worldwide.
Our strategic priorities are to ensure that epilepsy is
recognised as a health priority worldwide; that the human and civil rights of people with epilepsy are enhanced and protected wherever they might live; that people with epilepsy are empowered to maximise quality of life; and that research into prevention, treatment, care and consequences of epilepsy are promoted.
We work to achieve these priorities through a range of programs including:
- Public Information and Health Education
- Advocacy
- International Best Practice Exchange
- Helping Build Communities of Care
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Our Initiatives
Promising Strategies
The IBE Promising Strategies Program was set up in 2006 and is one of the most successful and innovative of all IBE’s initiatives. READ MORE
Epilepsy Alliance Europe
EAE is the acronym for Epilepsy Advocacy Europe, a Joint Task Force formed following nominations by the Commission for European Affairs (CEA) of the International League Against Epilepsy….READ MORE
International Epilepsy Day
International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries each year. READ MORE
What’s Happening
IE News: Issue 2 – 2017
In late January, at a meeting of the Joint Executive Committees of IBE and ILAE, [...]
IBE Election Results – Regional Vice Presidents 2017 – 2019
Introducing the seven recently elected IBE Vice Presidents, who will represent their regions on [...]
IBE/ILAE Congress Award Winners Announced
The IBE/ILAE congress awards are presented biennially at the time of the International Epilepsy [...]
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is one of the most common serious diseases affecting more than 50 million people globally. There are many difference causes for epilepsy including genetic disposition, head trauma or brain tumour.
Epilepsy affects almost every aspect in the life of the person diagnosed with the disease. For many people with epilepsy, the stigma attached to the disease is more difficult to deal with than the disease itself.
People with epilepsy have a 3-6 times greater risk of premature death. Many of the deaths from epilepsy could be prevented with appropriate medication and treatment.
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Upcoming Congresses
32nd International Epilepsy Congress
The 32nd IEC will take place in Barcelona, Spain from September 2 to 6, 2017.
More information on the official congress website www.epilepsybarcelona2017.org.
3rd African Epilepsy Congress
The 3rd AEC will take place in Dakar Senegal from the May 5 to 7, 2017.
More information on the official congress website www.epilepsydakar2017.org.
Latest Publications
IE News: Issue 2 – 2017
In late January, at a meeting of the Joint Executive Committees of IBE and ILAE, [...]
IE News: Issue 1 – 2017
Our special issue of IE News to celebrate the 3rd International Epilepsy Day is full [...]
IE News: Issue 3 – 2016
Are you wondering why a chicken or, more precisely, a rooster has pride of place [...]
