Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support

An NGO established in The Gambia focused on promoting Epilepsy awareness, ending Epilepsy stigma, and providing support for people living with Epilepsy

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

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[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

Today we reaffirm our commitment to the Global Epilepsy Pledge and celebrate real progress on the ground. This week in Brikama, joined by other stakeholders to sign on to the global pledge, joining our mission to build a seizure‑safe Gambia.

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

We have taken the #EpilepsyPledge

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

We are all set and ready to stamp out 🦶🦶stigma. Epilepsy is not a curse #internationalepilepsyday2026 #epilepsypledge #EpilepsyAwareness #50MillionSteps

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

Join us today at the Brikama District Hospital as we walk to raise epilepsy awareness and join the #50MillionSteps campaign by @IBESocialMedia
#IED2026
#EpilepsyPledge

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

Have you taken your #EpilepsyPledge? On 7 Feb in Brikama, we launch our #InternationalEpilepsyDay 2026 activities with partners: Ministry of Health, Banjul Mission Brain, Brikama District Hospital + more.
One small action. One full year.
Learn #SeizureFirstAid.
Join the movement

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#FriendsOfFessgam November = Epilepsy Awareness Month
Epilepsy affects 50M+ people globally, yet myths and stigma still hold us back.
🎥 Watch this short WHO video: What is Epilepsy?

https://t.co/D0kaNB9BnO

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DID YOU KNOW SERIES!!

Many believe placing an object in someone's mouth during a seizure prevents tongue swallowing. This is false and dangerous. A person cannot swallow their tongue. Inserting objects may cause chocking or injury. The safest response is 👇👇#epilepsyawareness

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#friendsoffessgam Just aired! FESSGam champions joined Coffee Time with Peter Gomez to speak boldly on epilepsy and stigma during #PinkOctober 🇬🇲

📻 Listen & share 👇🏾👇🏾

#EpilepsyAwareness #StigmaFreeGambia #FESSGam #InclusiveHealth

https://t.co/X6AmvCTioi

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Big congrats to Muhsin, our September 50:50 winner! He won £100 and generously donated £50 back to FESSGam ASM Fund 💜Together, we raised £150 this month to support epilepsy advocacy in The Gambia.Thank you, Muhsin, your kindness fuels our mission! 🙌
#EpilepsyAwareness

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#friendsoffessgam We are still on dementia with Medicine On Air by Dr Bertha Ekeh 👇🏾

#MentalHealthAwareness
#BrainHealth
#NeurodegenerativeDiseases
#HealthAwareness
#publichealthawareness

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#friendsoffessgam Dementia part 1 was the introduction.

Here is Part 2 of the series.

Recognition of Symptoms 👇🏾

#DementiaAwarenessWeek
#NCDs
#UNGA2025

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#friendsoffessgam Happy birthday to Ambassador Lamin Jobe! 🎂
He chooses to speak, even when stigma makes silence tempting.
His voice strengthens our vision of a Gambia where PWE live fully. 💜
#EpilepsyAwareness #FESSGam #BreakTheStigma #StripesForEpilepsy

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

Grateful to the School of Public Health, Gambia, for partnering with FESSGam to raise epilepsy awareness & challenge stigma. When young professionals lead, a better tomorrow is inevitable. 💜 #EpilepsyAwareness #EndStigma

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🎗️ Sept 17–18: Epilepsy Alliance Africa’s 5th Virtual Conference
Held during #StripesWeek2025 🌍
🎓 Targeting health & social science students, the future of epilepsy advocacy!
Theme: “Uniting Voices for Epilepsy: Advocacy, Innovation and Impact”
💬 Join the movement.

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#friendsoffessgam Today 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day.

It is terrible that someone comes to a state of hopelessness where he or she believes that taking his or her life is the best solution.
Dr Bertha Ekeh lends her voice👇!!

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#friendsoffessgam Today 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day.

It is terrible that someone comes to a state of hopelessness where he or she believes that taking his or her life is the best solution.
Dr Bertha Ekeh lends her voice👇!!

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

Our president, Adam Jallow Janneh, is proudly representing The Gambia, sharing our local perspective and gaining powerful insights from experts and advocates around the world.

#Epilepsy #GlobalHealth #IEC2025Lisbon #EpilepsyAwareness #TheGambia

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

#friendsoffessgam 🌍 We’re in Lisbon for #IEC2025, the 36th International Epilepsy Congress, where the global epilepsy community comes together to connect, collaborate, and create change.

This year’s theme: Improving Lives Affected by Epilepsy. 💜

[Foundation for Epilepsy & Stigma Support @FESS_Gam]

🎉 FESSGAM’s 50/50 Raffle is LIVE! 🎉
💰 50% = winner’s prize
💜 50% = epilepsy care in The Gambia

Help change lives with every ticket.
🎟️ Donate now 👉 https://t.co/AL8LDe0IzA
#FESSGAM #5050Draw #EpilepsyAwareness #GiveAndWin