epilepsy Stories

When fever leads to seizures: What every parent needs to know
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 25, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define febrile seizures as convulsions triggered by fever in children. They are typically brief a...

Inside Kenya’s epilepsy burden: Myths, misdiagnosis and the need for awareness
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 14, 2025

With proper diagnosis and treatment, Dr Ogle says, most people with epilepsy can live normal, healthy lives. But it starts with education — including...

Garissa health experts urge end to epilepsy stigma, call for treatment and awareness
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 13, 2025

Garissa County Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases, Nurta Mohamed, urged people living with epilepsy and parents of children with the condition...

Trapped by seizures: The silent struggle of living with epilepsy
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 10, 2025

Many people still struggle to understand epilepsy, with some reacting in fear choosing to avoid or even run away from those experiencing seizures.

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