With the aim of reducing the stigma and ignorance surrounding epilepsy here, the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana is hoping to begin educating teachers and students about the condition and how to deal with it in schools.
Speaking to Stabroek News on Monday, executive member of the Foundation, Christopher France, said that they have been focusing on spreading awareness of epilepsy as far and as wide as they could. “We are focused on getting awareness out there and we have started the process. Right now our greatest concern is to keep the momentum going,” France said.
He disclosed that the Foundation is currently working on classroom education exercises, not only for students but for teachers as well.
