Breaking the Silence: Epilepsy Stigma in Africa – Its Impact on Outcomes and Pathways to Change
Recorded February 25, 2025
This PAME webinar featured a powerful screening of The Curse of Stigma, a short documentary film exploring the deep rooted stigma surrounding epilepsy in Africa and its impact on morbidity and mortality. We hosted a dynamic discussion with leading global epilepsy expert, Professor Ley Sander, and a non-profit leader, Patrick Ngechu, who are pioneering efforts to challenge stigma, drive societal change and improve outcomes for those affected by epilepsy.
Panelists:
- Gardiner Lapham, Co-Producer, The Curse of Stigma
- Professor Ley Sander, Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epilepsy, and the head of Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
- Patrick Ngechu, CEO of the Kenyan Association for the Welfare of People Living with Epilepsy