Bandi could barely speak, her mouth sore and her voice a faint whisper. When asked about her epilepsy, she looked confused and admitted she had no idea what it was, believing it to be a curse. Because of this belief, Bandi has never received any medication, despite suffering from generalized tonic-clonic seizures for 16 years. Tragically, she experienced several injuries before, but the worst occurred while baking injera over an open fire, resulting in severe burns to her ear, face, neck, arm, and hand. Now, Bandi's life hangs in the balance, facing the risk of sepsis and potential amputation of her hand. Her story highlights the urgent need for better education, treatment, and support for those affected by epilepsy in Ethiopia, where access to care is limited.
Bandi's Story: A women with epilepsy | Urgently support medication access.