Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, and its impact on individuals, families, and communities who are affected by this disease
The observance was proposed by Dr. Eddie Bharucha and Dr. Piloo Bharucha, an Indian Physician couple
Epilepsy is a chronic Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) of the brain that affects people of all ages.
.It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement
In India, more than 10 million patients are suffering from Epilepsy, which is 10-20% out of 50 million worldwide
Nearly 80% of people with epilepsy live in low-and middle-income countries.