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The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) is a non-for-profit started in 1961[1] which aims to improve the social condition and quality of life of people with epilepsy.[2] The organization addresses social problems such as employment, education, driving license restrictions and public awareness.[3] Its members are from both the lay public and a professional background.[4] IBE has a network of 140 chapters in 100 countries[5] and often collaborates with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to increase understanding about epilepsy.[6]

The organization along with the World Health Organization and ILAE runs the "Global Campaign Against Epilepsy".[7] This campaign was started in 1997 to increase countries efforts to deal with issues facing those with epilepsy.[8]

Global Chapters[edit]

The International Bureau for Epilepsy consists of chapters representing national epilepsy associations globally, organized into seven regional structures.[9]

International Epilepsy Day[edit]

Each year on the second Monday of February the IBE and the ILAE organize International Epilepsy Day, aimed at raising awareness and which drives the implementation of the World Health Organization's (WHO) 10-year Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (IGAP).[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mission, Objectives and Strategy for Epilepsy". International Bureau for Epilepsy. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. ^ "'About Us'". International Bureau for Epilepsy. 11 April 2024.
  3. ^ "IBE - International Bureau for Epilepsy". European Patients Forum. 17 April 2024.
  4. ^ "International epilepsy organisations". Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  5. ^ Trinka, Eugen (7 September 2020). "Joint Statement for the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)" (PDF). World Health Organisation. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Epilepsy.org". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  7. ^ al.], Jerome Engel ... [et (2005). Epilepsy global issues for the practicing neurologist. New York, N.Y.: Demos Medical Pub. p. 138. ISBN 9781934559123.
  8. ^ Prasher, edited by Vee P.; Kerr, Mike P. (2008). Epilepsy and intellectual disabilities. New York: Springer. p. 212. ISBN 9781848002593. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "IBE Chapters". International Bureau for Epilepsy. 11 April 2024.
  10. ^ "International Epilepsy Day". International Epilepsy Day. 17 April 2024.

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Bureau_for_Epilepsy