Epilepsy is not contagious.
You can not “catch” it from a handshake, a shared meal, a hug, or simply being near someone during a seizure.
Yet this misconception persists, and its impact runs deep.
#stigmareduction
#epilepsyawareness
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We joined a 5-day engagement in Kaloleni, Rabai & Mariakani with @AKUGlobal @KEMRI_Kenya, & Newcastle University to raise awareness on Epilepsy & Parkinson’s. Art performances by Jukwaa Arts helped demystify myths & spark community conversations.
#CommunityHealth #StigmaReduction
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📢 Publication of the Week
New research highlights the urgent need for a global research map to tackle discrimination faced by people affected by skin-related NTDs.
Read more: infontd.org/resource/towards…
#NTDs #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #StigmaReduction
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New Year. New Partnerships. 🎉
MOU signed with Triumph Mental Health Support to advance mental health & wellbeing for young people living with HIV.
Holistic health matters.
Stigma must fall.
We move. ✊🏽
#MentalHealth #HIVYouth #StigmaReduction #Wellbeing
#Symposium26
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Jan 12
'Yudh Nashian Virudh 2.0' - Dr. Balbir Singh Bats for Mass Movement Against Substance Abuse & Skill Development for Rehabilitation yespunjab.com/?p=205242
#PunjabNews #YudhNasheyanVirudh #BhagwantMann #DrBalbirSingh #DrugRehabilitation #CommunityParticipation #SkillDevelopment #StigmaReduction #MentalHealth #AntiDrugCampaign #PunjabHealth #Padyatras
@AAPbalbir
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