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International Day for Persons With Disabilities 2024
Promoting Inclusion of Persons with Epilepsy
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, we honor the resilience and leadership of individuals with epilepsy and other disabilities, recognizing their invaluable contributions to building an inclusive and sustainable future. Together, we amplify their voices, celebrate their achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to breaking barriers for a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Governor Muthomi Njuki and the County Government of Tharaka Nithi for their unwavering partnership with KAWE in championing the inclusivity of persons with epilepsy. This collaboration underscores the shared vision of fostering equity and accessibility within Tharaka Nithi County. The recognition of these efforts in H.E. Governor Muthomi Njuki’s 2024 State of the County Address at the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi highlights the significant strides made towards empowering individuals with epilepsy and ensuring their full participation in all aspects of life. Together, we are driving impactful change and building a more inclusive future.
EPILEPSY AND DISABILITY INCLUSIVE EQUITY TRAINING
KISE, Nairobi
The Disability Inclusion Equity Training (DIET) event took place at the Kenya Institute of Special Education on 17th September 2024. Attendees included Special Needs Educators (SNEs), Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), and Education Coordinators from the 11 sub-counties of Nairobi, The aim of the training is to support adaptation of the learning environment to accommodate learners with epilepsy at all levels of education institutions.
Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP)
Demystifying Epilepsy at Ground Zero in Tharaka Nithi County
KAWE advocates for 90-80-70, a WHO adopted resolution that addresses challenges and gaps in providing care and services for People with Epilepsy and other neurological disorders and ensuring a comprehensive coordinated response across sectors. KAWE has sensitized chiefs, Midwives, Medical health workers, Community Health Workers, Prisons personnel, and Educational institutions (Chuka boys and Chuka girls) in Tharaka Nithi, to increase Epilepsy Awareness from the grassroots by demystifying cultural beliefs, reducing stigma and discrimination in the society leading to more people seeking treatment hence reducing treatment gap.
Knowledge Management
Epilepsy Information.
All you need to know about epilepsy from the definition, causes of seizures, first aid.
What is Epilepsy?
The term epilepsy refers to a chronic condition in which an individual has recurrent fits (also called seizures or convulsions). These are caused by a temporary disturbance in the brain activity
Support Group.
A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about epilepsy and how they maneuver stigma and discrimination in their communities. Physical support groups are currently suspended due to covid19 restrictions. Join our Online platforms by inboxing us using any social media handles.
School Program.
KAWE creates epilepsy awareness in schools by providing right tools to manage epilepsy, improve how the school community view and addresses epilepsy by debunking myths and misconceptions. Training school nurses on care for students, seizure training on school personnel. The training also helps kids and students understand more on epilepsy care and importance of creating epilepsy awareness in their homes and community at large.
Knowledge Management.
KAWE trains primary health care workers and community health care workers with an aim to reduce the huge treatment gap and adequately manage epilepsy.
KAWE aims to assist county government health services to establish and maintain a network of health facilities to ease referral hospitals hence reducing the distance and cost of travel for patients and caregivers.
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