{"id":7600,"date":"2026-03-26T16:41:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/?page_id=7600"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:57:47","slug":"26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/events\/main-events-of-the-institute-2026\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"March 26 \u2013 Purple Day (World Epilepsy Day) (date of publication on the website: 26.03.2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0fMarch 26 \u2013 Purple Day (World Epilepsy Day)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7599\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day-photo-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day-photo-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day-photo-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/26-03-2026-march-26-purple-day-world-epilepsy-day-photo-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0fEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, requiring not only quality medical care but also understanding and support from society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaAccording to current estimates, over 50 million people worldwide live with epilepsy. At the same time, up to 70% of cases can be effectively managed with timely diagnosis and proper treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757\ufe0fIt is important to remember that epilepsy is not a mental disorder, and people with this diagnosis can lead fulfilling lives as long as they receive support and are not stigmatized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce3The National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine supports initiatives aimed at raising awareness about epilepsy, developing modern methods of diagnosis and treatment, and fostering a tolerant attitude toward patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0dTogether \u2013 toward a society without prejudice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(date of publication on the website: 26.03.2026)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0fMarch 26 \u2013 Purple Day (World Epilepsy Day) \ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0fEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, requiring not only quality medical care but also understanding and support from society. \ud83d\udccaAccording to current estimates, over 50 million people worldwide live with epilepsy. 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