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- Jointly organised by IBE and ILAE, the campaign moved beyond storytelling to demand concrete commitments for the 50 million people living with epilepsy.
- Key highlights included the global 50 Million Steps challenge, seizure first‑aid training, and advocacy for human rights legislation.
- The focus was on dismantling stigma, bridging the treatment gap in developing nations, and ensuring access to low‑cost medicines that can manage 70% of cases.
- In India, emphasis was placed on the 1 crore citizens affected, with rural prevalence nearly triple urban levels.
Question:
Q.1 What was the official theme of International Epilepsy Day 2026?a) #EpilepsyPledge: Turning Stories into Action
b) Equal Care for Epilepsy
c) Ending Epilepsy Stigma Worldwide
d) Epilepsy Awareness for All
Answer: a) The 2026 theme “#EpilepsyPledge: Turning Stories into Action” emphasized moving beyond awareness to measurable commitments.
