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Epileptic children not getting medication – report

  • At the World Health Organisation estimated prevalence of 1.3 per cent, about 559,000 Ugandans are having epilepsy. Despite its debilitating effects, the condition can be brought under control with effective and uninterrupted treatment, according to doctors.

Up to seventy-five percent of epileptic children in rural areas are not getting medication, a shortfall underpinning exclusion, pain and high death risks among them, a study done in eastern Uganda indicates.

This information is contained in the report of a cohort study titled “Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Uganda: Prevalence and Mortality” which was done among 41,319 children aged 2–17 years.

The report by researchers from Makerere University School of public health and Swedish Karolinska Institutet was released last Friday.

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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