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National Epilepsy Week 2026: Calling all South Africans to take one meaningful action today

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This year Epilepsy South Africa is launching a bold new national campaign – Epilepsy Pledge: Epilepsy In Action – calling on all South Africans to take one meaningful step to support persons with epilepsy. Epilepsy SA calls all South Africans to take one meaningful action today to support persons with epilepsy. National Director of Epilepsy SA, Sharelene Cassel joins Kayla Barker in the OFM Family Focus to dive into the importance of awreness moving into action.
6 Feb 9AM English South Africa Kids & Family · Education

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