International Epilepsy Day 2023 (February 13, 2023)

The second Monday of February is International Epilepsy Day, a day dedicated to raising public awareness of the disorder.

This year’s theme for International Epilepsy Day (13 February), “Step Up Against Stigma”, provides a platform for people with epilepsy, and those who care for them, to dispel myths with facts. Epilepsy is a treatable brain condition and 70% of persons with epilepsy are well-controlled with medications.

For further information, please browse the following websites for the local and international activities of International Epilepsy Day.

Local Organisers

1. Hong Kong Epilepsy Association

(Self-help Group by and for persons with epilepsy and their family members)

http://bit.ly/3xhqsez

Source: The Hong Kong Epilepsy Association

2. International Epilepsy Day - Hong Kong 2023 Organising Committee

https://www.internationalepilepsyday.org.hk/

Source: International Epilepsy Day - Hong Kong 2023

Co-organisers:

The Hong Kong Epilepsy Association, The Hong Kong Epilepsy Society,

The Hong Kong Brain Foundation

Supporting organisation:

The Hong Kong Neurological Society

Relevant international organisations:

International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

3. Epilepsy Foundation of Hong Kong

https://rb.gy/0abg5r

Source: Epilepsy Foundation of Hong Kong

International Organisers

https://internationalepilepsyday.org/

Source:

International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)