Report on Epilepsy in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Resolution of the Directing Council (CD51.R8) recognized the burden of epilepsy and the treatment gap existing in countries, and it also stated that “we are dealing with an important public health problem, whose approach in terms of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation is feasible through concrete measures based on scientific tests.” Based on the foregoing it was resolved “To support the Strategy and approve the Plan of Action on Epilepsy and its application within the framework of the special conditions of each country.”