No child left out. No teacher unsure.
A structured, evidence-based programme equipping schools across Nigeria with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to protect and include every child living with epilepsy — from classroom to community.
Epilepsy affects approximately 1 in 100 school-age children. Most seizures occur without warning. The difference between a safe school and a dangerous one is preparation.
Understanding what epilepsy is — its neurological basis, its triggers, and its many forms — removes fear and replaces it with competence. Informed educators make safer schools.
Seizure first aid is a life skill. Simple, evidence-based steps — known to every staff member — can prevent injury, reduce fear, and save lives during a medical event at school.
Children with epilepsy are often excluded, teased, or held back academically due to stigma and misunderstanding. Inclusive schools give every child the dignity of full participation.
Prof. Adenike Oluwayemisi Jimoh is a Paediatric Neurologist and child health advocate with a passion for improving the lives of children living with neurological conditions, particularly epilepsy. She is the Principal Investigator of the Epilepsy-Safe Schools Project. She has extensive experience in clinical care, research, medical education, and community health initiatives. Through the Epilepsy-Safe School Project, she is working with schools, parents, and healthcare professionals to create safer and more inclusive learning environments for children affected by epilepsy. Her vision for the project is captured in its guiding message:
She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, participate, and succeed in a safe and supportive environment; that every teacher should have the knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately when a child experiences a seizure; and that every learner has a role in supporting and including their peers.
To equip Nigerian schools with the knowledge and tools to safely include and support every child living with epilepsy.
A future where no child with epilepsy is excluded, endangered, or stigmatised within the school environment.
Equip all school staff with seizure recognition, first aid, and anti-stigma education through structured workshops.
Conduct school-level clinic assessments and implement epilepsy action plans, signage, and resource materials.
Deliver age-appropriate awareness sessions for students and community-facing PTA engagements to shift cultural narratives.
Pre and post assessments track changes in knowledge, attitudes, and school safety preparedness across all participating institutions.
Medical Mission Centre, Yonsei Institute for Global Health, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Our programme is designed for real school environments practical, structured, and delivered by healthcare professionals.
Comprehensive, WHO-aligned training covering neurology basics, seizure recognition, first aid, and inclusive practice for all school staff.
On-site clinical review of your school's current preparedness, healthcare resources, and emergency response capacity.
Laminated quick-reference guides, seizure action plan templates, and illustrated posters installed in key school locations.
A structured community-facing session equipping parents and guardians with accurate information and the tools to support their children.
Age-appropriate classroom sessions that normalise epilepsy, build peer empathy, and reduce stigma among students.
Contact us via the form below or reach out directly to register your school's interest.
We conduct a brief pre-programme evaluation of current knowledge and school preparedness.
Full programme delivered over two school days by trained healthcare professionals.
Participating staff receive certificates. The school receives Epilepsy Safe School recognition.
Teachers are the frontline of any school's response to a medical emergency. Our training is structured to build genuine competence not just awareness so that when a seizure occurs, you know exactly what to do.
The programme is practical, evidence-based, and designed to fit within a school timetable. No medical background is required.
A brief questionnaire measuring baseline knowledge of epilepsy, seizure recognition, and current school preparedness.
Structured workshops covering neurology, seizure types, first aid protocols, anti-stigma practice, and inclusive classroom strategies.
A follow-up evaluation demonstrating knowledge gained and readiness to apply learning in a real school setting.
Teachers who complete the full programme receive an official Epilepsy Safe School Project certificate of completion.
Myths about epilepsy have prevented children from getting the care and inclusion they deserve. Here, we set the record straight.
Knowing how to respond during a seizure can prevent serious injury. These steps are simple, evidence-based, and essential for every adult in a school setting.
Place something soft under the head. Clear away hard or sharp objects from the immediate area.
Gently roll the person onto their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear.
Note the start time. If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, seek emergency medical help immediately.
Call emergency services if: the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, the person is injured, or this is their first known seizure.
Do not hold the person down or place anything in their mouth. Stay calm and stay with them until the seizure passes.
Download and print free materials developed by healthcare professionals and educators for use across Nigerian schools.
Whether you are a school administrator, teacher, parent, healthcare provider, or community leader — there is a role for you in this project.
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