Epilepsy mortality risk shows decline
Tanzania has recorded a reduction in the risk of deaths among people living with epilepsy, according to the Tanzania Epilepsy Association (TEA). The organisation said the average risk has dropped from six to four, pointing to sustained education and awareness efforts as a major factor behind the change.
The update was shared in Dar es Salaam during a device campaign week that has drawn attention to epilepsy care and support.
Education cited as key factor
TEA linked the improvement to educational initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of epilepsy. The association said these efforts have helped communities better understand the condition, which can influence how quickly people seek help and how patients are supported during episodes.
While TEA did not provide detailed statistics in the announcement, it described the decline as an outcome of targeted messaging and outreach.
Awareness activities during campaign week
The statement came as part of a campaign week focused on devices, held in Dar es Salaam. The event served as a platform for engaging the public and highlighting measures that can improve safety and outcomes for epilepsy patients.
Campaign weeks of this kind typically bring together health advocates and community members, and TEA used the occasion to emphasise continued education as a practical tool for reducing harm related to epilepsy.
Continued focus on reducing impact
TEA’s remarks underscored the association’s view that information and community-level understanding can play an important role in preventing avoidable deaths among people with epilepsy.
The organisation said the decline in risk demonstrates progress, and it reiterated the importance of maintaining education-led approaches to further reduce the impact of epilepsy in Tanzania.