[의학신문·일간보사=이상만 기자] To promote the rights and interests of epilepsy patients by disseminating correct information regarding epilepsy and improving negative perceptions ‘2023 world epilepsy day’ commemoration (buy)Korea Epilepsy Association(Chairman Kim Heung-dong)and the Korean Society of Epilepsy(Chairman Heo Kyung) coming in co-hosted 2month13one followingnoon 3City Korea Press Foundation 19It is held in the press conference room on the floor.
‘world epilepsy day’is past 2015International Epilepsy Association(IBE)and the International Federation for the Eradication of Epilepsy(ILLUSTRATION)this every year 2It is a memorial day established on the second Monday of the month., around the world, including 140in dozens of countries ‘World Epilepsy Day Celebration’is holding.
1At the Vice-Commemorative Ceremony, the award was given to personnel and organizations that have devoted themselves to advancing the rights and interests of patients with epilepsy. ‘Special Achievement Award’class, Awarded to doctors who have taken the lead in improving epilepsy awareness ‘Epilepsy Cognitive Inventory Special Award’, ‘Purple Flight Awards(Purple Light Award)’ awards ceremony is held. In addition, for college students diagnosed with epilepsy, academic maintenance and future planning ‘epillizer(Epilizer) Future Design Scholarship Ceremony’will also proceed.
2An awareness-raising forum is held in the province to remove social stigma and correct misconceptions regarding epilepsy..
Kim Heung-dong, president of the Korea Epilepsy Association “I am concerned that the public perception of epilepsy will become more and more wrong due to the recent corruption case involving epilepsy.. There is a need for a national support system to increase the rights and interests of epilepsy patients and improve their awareness..”said.
Following “ 2We hope that World Epilepsy Day, which will be held in March, will serve as an opportunity to provide correct information regarding epilepsy and correct misconceptions..”He called for public interest and participation..
Epilepsy is a disease caused by excessive electrical signals of nerve cells in the brain. 37It is estimated that there are 10,000 patients, Compared to other similar diseases that require long-term prevalence and intensive care, epilepsy is a medical problem including care., economical, There are many psychological difficulties.
Due to the nature of the disease, patients with epilepsy have difficulty in daily life due to seizures, etc., are struggling with economic activity, Education due to severe social prejudice and stigma, employment, Even in normal social life, such as interpersonal relationships, there are many discrimination and restrictions..
thus, Prevention of epilepsy by the state, Medical care and research and support for people with epilepsy, Comprehensive establishment of policies for awareness improvement and discrimination prevention․It is possible to reduce personal pain and damage and social burden caused by epilepsy by implementing ‘Epilepsy Support Act’ There is a very urgent need for enactment..
Meanwhile 2020year 12month ‘Legislation on Epilepsy Management and Support for Patients with Epilepsy’In-soon Nam, member of the Democratic Party of Korea, and others 22one member of parliament2021year 9In the month, the power of the people Kang Ki-yoon, etc. 11Initiated by one legislator, Currently, it is submitted to the Legislative Review Subcommittee of the Health and Welfare Committee of the National Assembly..
