Epilepsy: A Neglected Crisis in Liberia—Stigma, Economic Burdens, and Hope for Change
By: G. Lawrence TuopleyeePublished: January 23, 2025 Monrovia, Liberia— Epilepsy, one of the most common yet largely neglected neurological conditions worldwide, remains a silent crisis in Liberia, where stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate healthcare access have worsened its impact on vulnerable populations. In a country where superstition often clouds medical understanding, many Liberians continue…