Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in Kosovo, but due to a lack of data, there is no exact number of patients. The UCCK calls on the Ministry of Health for more support for those affected by this disease, as the cost of therapy is high.

On International Epilepsy Day, neurologist at the Neurological Clinic at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Melihate Pushka, called on the Ministry of Health for more support for those affected by this disease, regarding the supply of essential medicines.

In an interview with KosovaPress, Pushka emphasized that she is often hesitant to prescribe new antiepileptic drugs to patients, as they are not included in the list of essential medicines and their cost is high, according to her.

Neurologist Melihate Pushka emphasized that epilepsy is among the most common neurological diseases in Kosovo. She also indicated that due to the lack of a database in our country, there is no exact number of patients affected by this disease, while the most affected ages are those up to the age of 25.

Among other things, Pushka showed that epilepsy affects both genders, without exception. International Epilepsy Day (IED) is a global healthcare event, which this year is marked with the theme "My Epilepsy Journey".

The event aims to bring together patients suffering from epilepsy and create a sense of community to discuss the condition, its epidemiological profile, diagnosis and treatment.

Epilepsy is a widespread medical condition that not only affects the individual physically, but also has significant psychological and emotional impacts on both patients and caregivers.

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