We were pleased to join our colleagues International League Against Epilepsy and the World Federation Of Neurology for a recent webinar celebrating one year since the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) was unanimously approved by World Health Organization Member States.
At this event, IBE President Francesca Sofia spoke about what IGAP means for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
The video replay is now available to watch.
WHO Publishes Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders in All Six UN Languages
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP) in all six UN languages.
The action plan outlines five strategic objectives: to raise policy prioritization and strengthen governance; to provide effective, timely and responsive diagnosis, treatment and care; to implement strategies for promotion and prevention; to foster research and innovation and strengthen information systems; and to strengthen the public health approach to epilepsy.
Actions suggested under each strategic objective are aimed at countries and partners, with WHO providing technical support and guidance in the implementation of the plan.
There are 10 global targets with measurable indicators to track the achievement of the objectives by 2031. To achieve these targets, the plan also outlines the close collaboration required between stakeholders in the health sector and beyond, as well as the need to support the participation and empowerment of people with neurological disorders, their carers and families.
IGAP Unpacked
Did you know IBE has developed a resource to serve as a practical guide for our chapters and epilepsy advocates to support IGAP-related activities?
“IGAP Unpacked” offers our regions and chapters:
- a compact translation of what IGAP is and why it is important for our global community
- how IGAP can be successfully leveraged as a policy framework to make epilepsy a global public health priority
- concrete recommendations for IGAP-directed policy advocacy and implementation actions
- key facts and figures around epilepsy and links to important resources in the field
The guide is available in English, Spanish and French.
