Managing Epilepsy in South Sudan

Abstract

Epilepsy is the most common serious chronic disorder of the brain. According to estimates, at least 50 million people and their families are affected worldwide across different socio-economic groups, of which one in five is resident in Africa. Untreated epilepsy carries significant risks to physical wellbeing including the risk of death or traumatic injury during seizures and SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). In addition, the diagnosis carries a psychosocial burden which may result from societal prejudice