DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 7 -- THE Tanzania Epilepsy Association (TEA) has said that the risk of epilepsy patients losing their lives in the country has decreased from an average of six to four, citing educational efforts that have contributed significantly to reducing the impact.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the device campaign week that began on February 5, 2026 and the International Epilepsy Day on February 9, 2026, Neurologist, Dr  Patience Njenje said they continue to educate the community about the disease to increase awareness of seeking treatment at the hospital.

“This decrease in the average is an effort by the Ministry of Health through community programs and professional organizations such as TEA, non-governmental or...