A look into this epilepsy advocacy campaign The Philippine League Against Epilepsy, in collaboration with ZydusPH, proudly announces the launch of #STEPS: Stop The Epilepsy Stigma—a groundbreaking advocacy campaign dedicated to raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and promoting a deeper understanding of epilepsy. Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, yet the stigma surrounding this neurological condition continues to persist. This stigma can lead to discrimination, social isolation, and a significant impact on the quality of life for those living with epilepsy.
The #STEPS challenge seeks to combat these issues through the campaign of 100 million steps in the aim to reach more people and foster a culture of acceptance and empathy with every steps volunteer. “At Zydus, we believe that no one should have to face the challenges of epilepsy alone. The #STEPS campaign is our commitment to stopping the stigma and ensuring that everyone affected by epilepsy feels seen, supported, and empowered,” shares Zydus Life Sciences SBU-1 Emerging Markey senior vice president Manjul Mishra.
“Facing the reality of more than 900,000 Filipino patients living with epilepsy, one of the significant challenges is access to treatment due to cost. At Zydus PH, we are committed to addressing this issue through the #STEPS campaign, ensuring that every Filipino affected by epilepsy not only feels supported and empowered but also has better access to the care they need,” mention.
