A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Education and Empowerment Centre for Women has provided medical support to over 1,000 epilepsy patients in Sanga Local government area of Kaduna state.
Mr Benjamin Dankaka, the Project Director disclosed this in an interview on Monday during flag off of distribution of drugs for the epileptic patients at Gwantu, headquarters of Sanga Local government in Kaduna state.
Dankaka noted the Organisation, fouanded by former Senator for Kaduna South Senatorial District, Nenadi Usman was determined to ensure that epilepsy patients had easy access to high quality medical vare and treatment.
“We aim at alleviating the physical, emotional and economic burden experienced by individuals and families affected by epilepsy.
“We also want to raise public awareness about epilepsy to reduce stigma and increase understanding of the condition and ensure treatment and support services accessible to all regardless of age, gender, disability, religion or ethnic background,” he added.
Dankaka, further disclosed that the initiative was tailored towards rural communities adding, “we identify epilepsy patients from disadvantaged households across various towns and villages”.
“Since it’s inception in 2007, the Epilepsy outreach program has treated over 1,000 patients as currently, 172 active patients are benefiting from same program.
“This success story serve as a testament to the impact we are making in reducing the global burden of epilepsy, a condition linked to premature mortality and economic hardship,” Danka added.
Also speaking in an interview, Mr James Inji, the Project Supervisor commended the initiator over the laudable project as it has impacted beneficiaries cutting across Kaduna, Nasarawa and Plataue states.
“The beneficiaries have attested to the fact that the drugs have been helpful in the management of their ailment,” he added.
Mrs Mary Musa and Mr James Audu both beneficiaries at the event applauded the organisers saying that the project has over the years impacted on their mental well-being.
