National Epilepsy Indaba 2026
Wed, 11 Feb
|Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Ce
National Epilepsy Week is a moment for South Africa to pause, reflect, and recommit to improving epilepsy care, challenging stigma, and advancing the rights and inclusion of people living with epilepsy.
Time & Location
11 Feb 2026, 09:00 – 13:30
Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Ce, 18 Eton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
About the Event
This year’s Indaba, themed “Epilepsy in Action,” is the flagship event of the week. It brings together government stakeholders, health professionals, academics, civil society, carers, and people with lived experience for honest dialogue and practical problem‑solving.
A key highlight of this year’s gathering is the Epilepsy Pledge, where participants will be invited to collectively commit to:
Challenging stigma and discrimination
Supporting early diagnosis, treatment access, and continuity of care
Advocating for rights, dignity, and inclusion
Turning awareness into meaningful action across institutions and communities