The Philippine League Against Epilepsy, Inc. (PLAE) is partnering with the UPV College of Management, University of the Philippines Visayas in celebration of the 23rd National Epilepsy Awareness Week this September 1-4, 2024 with the theme "One Nation for Epilepsy." This event is also in partnership with the Iloilo Provincial Government, Iloilo City Government, Western Visayas Medical Center, WVMC Department of Neurosciences, IGAP PH, and UPV Marketing Society, Inc. as the official marketing arm of O.N.E. for Juan Project.
The O.N.E. (One Nation for Epilepsy) for Juan Project is a community-based, multi-sectoral, collaborative, data-driven, outcome-based, and education-focused public health project on epilepsy in the Philippines.
O.N.E. for Juan will be launching this September 1, 2024 with events raising epilepsy awareness which include active fun runs and sectoral specific campaigns. These activities include O.N.E. Run for Juan (run for a cause), O.N.E. Canvas for Juan (art exhibit), and sector specific epilepsy awareness campaigns: O.N.E. Workplace for Juan (private sector), O.N.E. School Caravan for Juan (faculty and students), and O.N.E. Health Workers for Juan (local government units and barangay health workers).
PLAE is offering lectures to schools and communities that want to raise awareness about epilepsy among their students and residents. Through their school caravan and community outreach, PLAE is dedicated to educating people about epilepsy and correcting misconceptions about the condition.
Dr. Ryndell Alava, Vice President for External Affairs of PLAE, emphasizes the importance of reaching out to ordinary people in the community, who are often the first to provide support and understanding to those living with epilepsy.
To learn more about O.N.E. for Juan, you may visit their official page (https://lnkd.in/gzqJ454t)
O.N.E. for Juan is here to raise awareness and support those living with epilepsy and their families. Together, we can shed light on these challenges and work towards creating a more understanding and supportive community for everyone.
