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The Utetezi Pilot Project, funded by the  BAND Foundation  in 2019, provided funding to five African countries to develop the groundwork to create national epilepsy task forces, the development and implementation of national epilepsy plans, and the introduction of educational initiatives to address the recommendations of WHO Resolution WHA68.20. The  evaluation of the pilot project  has provided direction and opportunities which will be harnessed in phase 2, where we will establish a communication plan, website and tool kit to share best practices. Phase 2 offers a small grants program to enable IBE chapters to develop plans at the national level and to work together to develop and disseminate a regional plan of action. This project is grounded in the core rallying principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – leaving no one behind. During its implementation, and in alignment with the commitment to sustainable development goals of regional governments, e...

    HIV POLICY OF THE International Bureau of Epilepsy (IBE)-Africa region IBE Africa REGION We represent IBE in Africa region. The IBE Africa regions work to improve the social condition and quality of life of people with epilepsy and those who care for them. Established in 1961 and headquartered in Dublin Ireland, the IBE is an international organization (NGO) for epilepsy organizations that exist to provide support for a strong global network, encourage the development of new chapters in under-served areas of the world, and to encourage communication and collaboration among all members so as to meet our mission and vision. IBE’s strategic priorities are to ensure that epilepsy is recognized as a health priority worldwide; that the human and civil rights of people with epilepsy are enhanced and protected where they might live; that people with epilepsy are empowered to maximize quality of life; and that research into prevention, treatment, care and consequence...