Story By: Ishmael Barfi
A neurodiagnostic center, Purple Point Neurodiagnostic centre, has launched a campaign to educate Ghanaians about epilepsy, a brain condition that causes recurring seizures.
The center aims to dispel the myth that epilepsy is a spiritual affliction, instead emphasizing that it is a medical condition that can be treated with surgery and medication.
According to Lydia Setsoafia, a General Nurse at the Greater Accra Regional hospital, epilepsy is a brain disorder that can be treated and cured with prompt medical attention.
According to Setsoafia, “Epilepsy is not a spiritual affliction, but a medical condition that requires prompt treatment, urging Ghanaians to seek medical attention immediately if they or someone they know is experiencing seizures.”
The campaign is part of efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1% of Ghana’s population lives with epilepsy, affecting around 270,000 people.
The Ghana Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the WHO, has launched the “Fight against Epilepsy” initiative to improve access to epilepsy care and services.
As part of the initiative, non-specialist health workers are being trained to provide epilepsy care, and awareness campaigns are being launched to educate the public about the condition.
Purple Point Neurodiagnostics Ghana organized a program to provide information on handling epilepsy patients and eliminate stigma surrounding the condition.
The program, which was held on February 10th to mark International Epilepsy Day, aimed to educate the public about epilepsy and provide tips on how to handle seizures.
“We urge Ghanaians to support our efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition,” she noted.
Adding “Together, we can make a difference and improve the lives of people living with epilepsy.”
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
