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KEAC UGANDA

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Dernière mise à jour: 1 juil. 2012 17:17:35

17 oct. 2011 13:52:38
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Epilepsy is not contagious

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Background History The Kayunga Epilepsy Awareness Center [KEAC] is a non-profit making community based organization that comprehensively targets and addresses issues of people with Epilepsy. Through a community participatory approach, KEAC is committed to addressing the needs of people living with epilepsy in a holistic and integrated manner.

KEAC was established in Kayunga, Uganda in 2009 by Gerald Lubwama following an interest developed after he was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 17.Due to lack of adequate and social support, he decided to start a program on epilepsy and support those people who lived in the slums, could not afford treatment and were characterized with uncontrolled fits.

Since then, KEAC has been dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy. The goals are the prevention and cure of seizure disorders, the alleviation of their effects, and the promotion of independence and optimal quality of life for people who have these disorders.

The organization is governed by a board of directors consisting of leaders from the Kayunga teachers and medical communities. Additionally, the success of the organization and our programs is as a direct result of our volunteers.

The Kayunga Epilepsy Awareness Center has developed public education programs that foster community awareness to improve the health care and community support available to all persons affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy is a generic term for a variety of seizure disorders characterized by chronic recurring seizures. A seizure is a disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain. One in every 50 Ugandans has had, or will have, at least one seizure at some time in their lives.

Services provided to the epilepsy community include (i) providing information and education on living successfully with epilepsy (ii) conducting professional and lay seminars (iii) providing a one week camping experience for children with epilepsy (iv) training school nurses, law enforcement, first responders, caretakers, and other professionals in seizure recognition, treatment, and response. .

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    Tiffany

    Zone géographique :
    Shelbyville, KY, US
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    Gerald Lubwama

    Zone géographique :
    Kayunga Town Council, 112, UG
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Site web :
http://www.epilepsycenter.webs.com
Numéro de téléphone :
+256-793-200484
Adresse :
Kayunga Road, Kampala-Uganda, Kampala, +256, Ouganda
Date de fondation :
12-MAY-2009

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