If you’ve ever walked into a clinic and struggled to explain your epilepsy story clearly, trust me — you’re not alone. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve blanked on dates, skipped important details, or left wishing I’d said more. That’s exactly why we built the Patient Portal. The Portal is a free online...
Epilepsy is a vast and complex challenge—one that no single organization, volunteer, or treatment can fully address alone. In Uganda, where healthcare gaps, low awareness, and limited access to medication make living with epilepsy even harder, the struggle is especially intense. It’s within this reality that I founded Seizure Support: a community-led initiative dedicated to...
Epilepsy, one of the world’s oldest recognized neurological disorders, has perplexed humanity for millennia. Characterized by recurrent, unpredictable seizures, epilepsy has been both a medical and social challenge, affecting millions across cultures, geographies, and eras. Early societies often attributed seizures to supernatural forces, curses, or divine punishment, casting persons with epilepsy (PWE) as outcasts or...