The Whistler Newspaper·3 min read·medium
80% Of Epilepsy Patients Live In Low Income Countries - WHO
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Nneka ASOGWA
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The World Health Organization reports that 50 million people live with epilepsy, with 80% residing in low- and middle-income countries. The organization highlights a significant treatment gap, noting that many could be seizure-free with proper access to medication.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says about 50 million people worldwide are living with epilepsy, with nearly 80 per cent residing in low- and middle-income countries where access to diagnosis and treatment remains limited.
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