Malta National Epilepsy Conference

Enhancing quality of life in epilepsy has been chosen to be the theme of this year’s national conference of the Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association . The conference is being held in conjunction with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Malta. The conference, which will be held at the Caritas Community Centre, Triq Mountbatten, Blata-l-Bajda.

It will highlight practical aspects of how the quality of life can be enhanced in persons with epilepsy and their relatives. There are over 4,000 persons who have been diagnosed with epilepsy in Malta and Gozo. Epilepsy is often a hidden medical condition which requires several varying medical and support services and it can greatly affect a person’s social and personal life. We are honoured that the conference will be opened by HE Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta. Among the speakers will be Prof. Gus Baker from Liverpool UK. We also have several distinguished local speakers as well as also an interactive session

This conference will be of specific interest to persons with epilepsy and their families, educators, teachers and LSAs and various health care professionals, social workers and students who work with persons with epilepsy.

Programme and online registration form can be found online.