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Western Pacific Report 2009-2011
Click here to download the Western Pacific Regional Report 2009-2011 presented at the IBE General Assembly held during the 29th International Epilepsy Congress in Rome 2011.
South East Asian Report 2009-2011
Click here to download the South East Asian Regional Report 2009-2011 presented at the IBE General Assembly held during the 29th International Epilepsy Congress in Rome 2011.
IBE Constitution and Bye-laws
The International Bureau for Epilepsy was founded in Rome in 1961 and its first Constitution was adopted on 15th September 1966. Amendments were made to the Constitution in 1978, 1985, 1993, 1997 and 1999. The current Constitution, adopted in January 2005, is the result of a [...]
Membership procedure (Spanish version)
DOCUMENTOS A ENVIAR 1- Certificación por secretaria general de la asociación en cuestión. 2- Constitución 3- copia de certificados legales 4- Lista de miembros fundadores 5- Publicación en periódico Haga clic aquí para información sobre Estat
Established in 1961, the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) is an international organisation for national epilepsy organisations (IBE chapters) that exists to provide support for a strong global network, encourage the development of new chapters in underserved areas of the world, and to encourage communication and collaboration among all members so as to meet our mission and vision.
Our members are patient/family focused and driven organisations and we work collaboratively with our professional and government partners worldwide.
Our strategic priorities are to ensure that epilepsy is
recognised as a health priority worldwide; that the human and civil rights of people with epilepsy are enhanced and protected wherever they might live; that people with epilepsy are empowered to maximise quality of life; and that research into prevention, treatment, care and consequences of epilepsy are promoted.
We work to achieve these priorities through a range of programs including:
- Public Information and Health Education
- Advocacy
- International Best Practice Exchange
- Helping Build Communities of Care
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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is one of the most common serious diseases affecting more than 50 million people globally. There are many difference causes for epilepsy including genetic disposition, head trauma or brain tumour.
Epilepsy affects almost every aspect in the life of the person diagnosed with the disease. For many people with epilepsy, the stigma attached to the disease is more difficult to deal with than the disease itself.
People with epilepsy have a 3-6 times greater risk of premature death. Many of the deaths from epilepsy could be prevented with appropriate medication and treatment.
