| Contact details | Aims/Objectives | Needs |
| Dr John Jabang ++220 7172169 Adam Janneh ++44 07958717530 thegambiaess@gmail.com adamjallowjanneh@hotmail.com | Health promotion: Routinely conduct an awareness campaign of what Epilepsy is. Advocacy: To advocate for funding from International Organizations, Businesses, individuals and governments in a bid to support the initiative in The Gambia and beyond. Research: Provision of evidence-based guidelines for the care of people living with Epilepsy. Support: Serves as a principal support group for families and communities of people living with Epilepsy including financial support, treatment of the disease and management of its complications.Policy: Engage the ministry of Health and Government of The Gambia with regards to the availability of Anti-epileptic Drugs (AEDs). | Initially we would like funding towards compiling a national database on Epilepsy and people living with the condition. Findings on projects that would help reduce the treatment gap between Africa in this case The Gambia and the more developed world. Fundings on community awareness projects on the Social stigmas associated with the condition. |
United Against Seizures and Stigma
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