EPILEPSY IN PRACTICE

Epilepsy is a common and often neglected illness in developing countri es requiring a conscious effort by health workers. especially at commu nity level, to enhance access to regular treatment and to motivate pat ients to continue treatment. Effective news drugs have recently come o n to the market. However. their high cost means that they often cannot be afforded by poor countries. Strengthening local and national level organizations may help to motivate health workers and the public, imp roving health services for those with epilepsy and preventing serious complications.