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Here’s what you need to know about epilepsy

dos and don’ts

Epilepsy is described by experts as one of the most common long-term neurological conditions in the world, yet it remains largely misunderstood by many.

For this reason, experts have called on people to be open to learning about the condition, which affects one in every 100 people nationally, representing approximately half a million South Africans, based on a total estimated population of 52 million.

Epilepsy is a non-communicable disease caused by abnormal

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