Regional Publications

The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) Africa is seeking a passionate and creative individual to fill the role of Part-Time Communications Officer. This remote position, based anywhere in Africa, offers an exciting opportunity to [...]

  IBE is pleased to invite you to attend a one-hour zoom webinar on Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: Now and Next. This webinar is aimed at DEE families and advocates, but also IBE chapters and [...]

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's Global Youth Team is excited to announce a series of seven virtual workshops taking place this Autumn, specifically designed for young people aged 18-35 with epilepsy. The purpose of [...]

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's (IBE) Global Epilepsy Needs Survey (GENS) is your chance to speak up and make a real difference. After a successful launch across 15 countries, GENS is now open to everyone [...]

Dear friends, We are incredibly excited about the upcoming IBE Europe Chapters Convention, taking place on September 12th and 13th in the beautiful city of Rome. This gathering holds immense importance as a chance [...]

  Today, on International Epilepsy Day, the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) are calling for accelerated implementation of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other [...]

Epilepsy South Africa recently announced a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Epilepsy South Africa team, branches, and IGAP Champions, the organization released translated [...]

IBE, via Epilepsy Alliance Europe [EAE], hosted the latest meeting of the EpilepsyPOWER project in Dublin, Ireland. Taking place from October 31 to November 1st, 2023, the consortium met to discuss the creation of [...]

The curtains may have closed on the 35th International Congress (IEC), but the echoes of the event continue to resonate with us. We want to share with you some of the highlights from this [...]

It gives us great pleasure to share this IGAP Online Webinar (Spanish and English) which took place on 12 September, organised by FUNDHEMI, FEDE, LICHE, and the IBE to celebrate Latin American Epilepsy Week. The [...]

Epilepsy isn't just a medical condition; it's a journey that profoundly impacts individuals and their families. Having an understanding of the medical aspects of epilepsy is crucial, but understanding the emotional, psychological, and social [...]

The countdown has begun for the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC2023), which will take place 2 – 6 September 2023, in Dublin, Ireland. This year, an innovative addition promises to infuse the event with [...]

We are pleased to inform you that the WHO Committee on Essential Medicines has given its approval for the addition of oral levetiracetam for the treatment of focal-onset and generalized-onset seizures in its Model List [...]

June 29th, 2023 - At a webinar to celebrate young people with epilepsy - in advance of International Youth Day 2023 - IBE announces its bi-annual, global Golden Light Award winners. Three inspiring young [...]

The 35th International Epilepsy Congress is Coming to Ireland! Mark your calendars for this September, as Ireland welcomes the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC). Organized biennially by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and [...]

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 [...]

Living with epilepsy as a young person can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. IBE, along with our Global Youth Team, is pleased to announce an upcoming event scheduled [...]

Being a woman with epilepsy is not the same as being a man with epilepsy. This is especially noticeable when a woman reaches childbearing age and becomes sexually active. Seizures can be influenced by [...]

Exploring Epilepsy and the Family A Report from the Global Youth Team of the International Bureau for Epilepsy [IBE] on International Day of Families 2023. For young people with epilepsy, the role of family [...]

The world of sexual development, menstruation, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and menopause is complex, but when you have epilepsy, there are extra issues you need to know about.   Unfortunately, being a woman with epilepsy [...]

Have you, or a family member, been diagnosed with focal epilepsy which is not currently fully controlled by medication? Are you based in the United States or Israel, and between the ages of [...]

On behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), it gives us great pleasure to announce the winners of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Social Accomplishment Award [...]

We are delighted to announce that the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) has joined the OneNeurology Partnership. This exciting partnership brings together leading organizations in the field of neurology to work towards a common goal [...]