As the world celebrates International Epilepsy Day on February 8, the Moroccan League Against Epilepsy (LMCE) said the disease affects over 400,000 people nationwide, according to its latest press release.
The LMCE organized, on February 8, the National Day Against Epilepsy in Morocco which “aims to hold talks about the disease in order to fight against received ideas, so that affected people could feel less lonely.”
“It is a chronic neurological disease, in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness, often very brief, but which can vary in intensity,” explained the LMCE in its press release.
“Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition, and still it is the most common non-communicable disease around the world,” it added.
LMCE said the disease is still not very known in Morocco, due to popular beliefs that limit its effective care.
On this occasion, LMCE is raising awareness of the disease by holding discussions regarding the topic, recalling its symptoms, the actions to take in the event of a crisis, and most importantly, raising acceptance among those suffering from the disease.
For this reason, LMCE has set up communication tools to help ensure better management of this disease, including the platform https://epilepsie-maroc.org/ dedicated to providing assistance, support, and awareness.
A toll-free number will be set up in the upcoming weeks to guide individuals and families of people suffering from epilepsy.
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