National Epilepsy Day is celebrated on 17 November to make people aware of epilepsy disease, how is it caused, and possible treatment.

Date

National Epilepsy Day is observed annually on November 17th in an effort to raise awareness of epilepsy and reduce the stigma and fear surrounding it.

Theme

The theme of National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) 2022 is "There is no NEAM without ME," according to the Epilepsy Foundation.

History

There are an estimated 50 million epileptics worldwide, 80% of whom live in developing countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In an effort to reduce the prevalence of epilepsy in India, the Epilepsy Foundation of India established National Epilepsy Day. The non-profit Epilepsy Foundation of India's goal is to change societal attitudes toward epilepsy and to enhance the quality of life for people who experience seizures.