ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean

Incoming Executive Board of ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean (2025-2029):

8th East Mediterranean Epilepsy Congress & 14th Saudi Epilepsy Society Congress

29 - 31 October 2026 in Al Khobar, KSA | Congress details

Funding Opportunities 2026

ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean invites applications to fund Courses, Training Visits, Visiting Teachers, EEG Technicians Courses, and PET Courses (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) within the region.

Application deadline: 22 April 2026

Possibilités de financement 2026

ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean lance un appel de candidatures pour financer des cours, visites de formation, experts invités, cours de techniciens EEG, et cours PET (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) dans la région.

Date limite : 22 avril 2026

Visiting Teacher Program

17 - 18 January 2026 in Sfax, Tunisia | Program details

French language PET 1 course

13 December 2025 in Tangier, Morocco | Course details

It was a real pleasure to organize PET 1 in Tangier, Morocco. The event was a great success, with the participation of 35 attendees from different cities across Morocco, as well as colleagues from several African countries, including Djibouti, Congo, and Mauritania.

Participants came from diverse professional backgrounds, including pediatricians, neurologists, pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, and emergency physicians, which greatly enriched the discussions and learning experience.

Feedback from participants showed a high level of satisfaction with the quality of the course delivered by our Tunisian faculty: Professor Triki Chahnez, Professor Fatma Kamoun, Professor Sfaihi Lamia, and Professor Narjess Gouta. We sincerely thank them for their outstanding contribution.

We would also like to express our deep gratitude to the British Paediatric Neurology Association, the PET team, the ILAE Eastern Mediterranean Region represented by Professor Raida Al Baradie and the past president Dr Gaib, the International League Against Epilepsy, and the invaluable support of the National League Against Epilepsy, under the leadership of its President, Professor Sourit Zouhir.

Epilepsy in the Elderly: At the Crossroads of Brain Aging, Neurodegeneration, and Functional Networks

28 - 29 November 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco | Course details

Visiting Teacher Program

14 - 15 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco
Program details | Activity report

Genetic Basis of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies Workshop for the Eastern Mediterranean Epilepsy Health Care Providers

1 - 2 October 2025 in Sfax, Tunisia
Course details | Activity report

Neuroimaging in Epilepsy

25 - 26 September 2025 in Cairo, Egypt
Course details | Activity report

L’épilepsie de l’enfant niveau 1 (PET1) en français

La commission ILAE-EMR annonce le lancement de la formation sur l’épilepsie de l’enfant niveau 1 (PET1) en français. Les ligues et les associations de la région EMR qui sont intéressés pour organiser ce cours dans leur pays au cours de l’année 2025 sont priés de déposer leur demande de candidature et ceci avant le 30 juin 2025. Un financement pouvant aller jusqu’à 10 000 USD est disponible pour couvrir les frais associés.

La formation sur l’épilepsie de l’enfant niveau 1 (PET1) est un cours international standardisé développé par l’association britannique de neurologie pédiatrique (BPNA) et est approuvé par la ligue internationale contre l’épilepsie (ILAE). Ce cours dure une journée et est recommandé à tous les médecins et le personnel de santé qui participent aux soins initiaux ou continue d’un enfant souffrant d’évènements paroxystiques.

PET1 vise à améliorer le diagnostic des événements épileptiques et non épileptiques, à améliorer la qualité des soins et à sensibiliser au moment où il faut consulter un expert en épilepsie infantile. Ce cours comportera des conférences et des ateliers pratiques et sera délivré par des experts en épilepsie de l’enfant formés.

Veuillez envoyer votre déclaration d’intérêt à gegan@ilae.org avant le 30 juin, en indiquant la date proposée, le lieu et les coûts.

Pediatric Epilepsy Training Level 1 (PET1) course in French

The ILAE-EMR commission announces the launch of the Pediatric Epilepsy Training Level 1 (PET1) course in French. Leagues and associations in the EMR region that are interested in organizing this course in their country during the year 2025 are invited to submit their application before 30 June 2025. Funding is available up to US$10,000 to cover associated costs.

The Pediatric Epilepsy Training Level 1 (PET1) is a standardized international course developed by the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) and approved by the ILAE. This one-day course is recommended for all doctors and healthcare personnel involved in the initial or ongoing care of a child experiencing paroxysmal events.

PET1 aims to improve the diagnosis of epileptic and non-epileptic events, enhance the quality of care, and raise awareness about when to refer to a pediatric epilepsy specialist. The course will include lectures and practical workshops and will be delivered by trained pediatric epilepsy experts.

Please send your expression of interest to gegan@ilae.org before 30 June with a proposed date, venue and costs.

Funding Opportunities 2025

ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean invites applications to fund courses, visiting teachers, and training visits within the region.

Application deadline extended to 7 May 2025

Possibilités de financement 2025

ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean lance un appel de candidatures pour finances des cours, des experts invités, et des visites de formation dans la région.

Date limite prolongée jusqu'au 7 mai 2025

Epilepsy Workshop

16 - 17 January 2025 in Egypt | Course details

Training Visits

Participant: Mohamed Fawzy
Institution: Amrita International Medical Center
Location: Kochi, India
Duration: 1 November 2024 – 31 January 2025
Training Visit Report

 

Participant: Mohammad Abdo Yahya Saleh
Institution: Epilepsy Unit, Cairo University
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Training Visit Report

 

Participant: Sally Shaaban
Institution: National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 18 December 2024 – 16 March 2025
Training Visit Report

 

Participant: Rashad Omar Salem Alghurabi
Institution: Al-Azhar University Hospitals
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025
Training Visit Report

 

Participant: Ahmed Abdulrahman (Yemen)
Institution: Cairo University
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 15 October 2024 – 15 January 2025
Training Visit Report

 

Epilepsy Educational Webinars

See ILAE-Eastern Mediterranean events for a complete list of events in the region. Select "show past events" to view recordings of past webinars.