“(2) introduce and implement, where necessary and in accordance with international human rights norms and standards, national health care plans of action for epilepsy management, aiming to overcome inequalities and inequities in health, social and other related services, paying special attention to people with epilepsy… (3) Integrate epilepsy management, including health and social care, particularly community based services, within the context of universal health coverage, including community based rehabilitation …. (4) Support the establishment and implementation of strategies for the management of epilepsy…. (6) Promote action to prevent causes of epilepsy, using evidence based interventions”… [WHO Resolution 68.20 – The Global Burden of Epilepsy (2015)]
The organization continues to provide frail care services to people with epilepsy. Amongst the activities the organization wishes to undertake is procurement of medical equipment through the engagement of stakeholders that have the capacity to assist the organization in this regard. The medical equipment target is the EEG and MRI scan. Due to the nature of this different equipment, it is imperative for the organization to also seek experts who can maintain and operate machine and interpret the results there after.
The organization will endeavor to improve its international relations in order to facilitate a referral management of clients’ too South Africa for consultation or diagnosis and treatment.
During the financial year the organization will lobby for the development of an epilepsy center whose plans are at an advanced stage.
