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2020 Christmas Message from Epilepsy Ireland CEO, Peter Murphy

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In normal times, the end of each year allows for a period of reflection on the months that have passed us by. However, it is fair to say that for many, they will want to skip this end of year look-back and fast forward to January 1st so we can firmly put 2020 in the rear view mirror!

Cyberpunk 2077 - Photosensitivity Warning

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Cover of the Cyber Punk game with lead character holding gunA new video game due to be released tomorrow contains a number of scenes throughout the game which may be a seizure trigger for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

WHO to draft Global Action Plan on Epilepsy

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At the World Health Assembly held in November, World Health Organisation (WHO) member states endorsed a resolution calling for scaled-up and integrated action on epilepsy and other neurological disorders and asked that the WHO draft a global action plan.

The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the WHO, attended by delegates from each country and responsible for setting the policies of the WHO.

Epilepsy Ireland & OACS Ireland to meet with Minister for Health regarding Sodium Valproate

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**Update 2/11/20** - a unavoidable diary change has meant we are now meeting with the Minister later this month with new date scheduled for 23/11/20.

Epilepsy Ireland and OACS Ireland have received an invitation from the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly to meet regarding our ongoing campaign surrounding Sodium Valproate (Epilim) next Wednesday.