Latest News
International Epilepsy Day 2020 – Art competition winners announced!
To celebrate International Epilepsy Day 2020, we held an international art competition, for all ages, [...]
‘YEAH’ – Online Community Group for Young Epilepsy Advocates Launched
The Young Epilepsy Advocates Hub (YEAH) is a friendly space for young people who are [...]
Epicare ERN launch series of educational webinars
Epicare ERN has launched a series of educational webinars with #epilepsy related topics presented by [...]
Chapter News
Epilepsy Ireland – Meet the Chapter
Paddy McGeoghegan, Communications Officer at Epilepsy Ireland, introduces us to the work of the organisation. [...]
Canadian Epilepsy Alliance/Alliance Canadienne De L’épilepsie – Meet the Chapter
In this article, submitted by Deirdre Floyd, President of Canadian Epilepsy Alliance/Alliance Canadienne De L’épilepsie [...]
Epilepsy Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) – Meet the Chapter
Epilepsy Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) is a not-for-profit charity established in 1989 with [...]
Upcoming Congresses
Latin American Epilepsy Congress (LACE) 2020, Medellin, Colombia
The Latin American Epilepsy Congress, taking place in Medellin, Colombia, from 23-26 May 2020, is a 4 [...]
13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC)
The 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC) will take place in Fukuoka, Japan, from 8-11 [...]
North American Epilepsy Congress 2020
The inaugural North American Epilepsy Congress, taking place in Toronto from the 25-27 September 2020, is [...]
Latest Publications
International Epilepsy News – Issue 4, 2019
The dust has yet to settle on International Epilepsy Day 2020 as I write this [...]
Epilepsy Africa News – Issue 21
Chairperson & Editor’s message It is with excitement that we are closing this year 2019. [...]
International Epilepsy News – Issue 3, 2019
As we publish this issue of IE News, we come close to the end of [...]
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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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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