Epilepsy Foundation launches education and training campaign

Dr. Andrea Lambert (left), Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana, Dr. Lyvia Dabydeen (seated at left), Dr. Laura Mantoan (seated at right), and Dr. Mallika Mootoo, Vice-President of Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana

The Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana has started a campaign to raise awareness and train local doctors to treat those affected by the brain disorder.

Dr. Andrea Lambert, Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana, told Stabroek News last week that two doctors from the United Kingdom were brought to Guyana to spearhead the initiative.

“We wanted to do a few things in Guyana for people living with epilepsy and bringing the appropriate