Epilepsy in Rural India: Breaking Barriers - Dr. Bindu Menon, India
Neurologist Dr. Bindu Menon discusses her work; highlighting the prevalence of epilepsy in India (particularly in rural areas) and the challenges faced in treatment and education. Bindu also emphasises the importance of empowering women and the role of technology, such as the Epilepsy Help App, in improving patient care and adherence to medication! Transcription and links to Bindi, below! 👇🏻
Reported by Torie Robinson | Edited and produced by Carrot Cruncher Media.
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Dr. Bindu Menon is a distinguished neurologist from India, renowned for her unwavering dedication to advancing neurological health.
Dr. Menon is an award-winning leader whose accolades include the AAN Palatucci Advocacy Award, the A.B. Baker Teacher Award, and the Mridha Spirit of Neurology Award and ILAE Leadership Program Award among others. As Secretary-General of the Indian Epilepsy Association, Chair, Indian Academy of Neurology's Outreach Subsection and OneNeurology ambassador, she continues to champion awareness and bridge the treatment gap in neurological care across India.
She is the recipient of the Asian and Oceanian Outstanding Achievement Epilepsy Award at the 15th Asian and Oceanian Epilepsy Congress in New Delhi.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has published more than 100 articles and authored 14 book chapters. She holds fellowships from eight international and national organisations.
As the founder of the Dr. Bindu Menon Foundation, she has led over 250 free medical camps and awareness activities, directly transforming the lives of several individuals. Her flagship initiative, Neurology on Wheels, provides free consultations, treatments, and education to underserved rural communities under the inspiring motto "We reach, we teach, we treat. “Dr Menon has pioneered innovative tools like the “Epilepsy Help” mobile app and teleawarness for epilepsy, ensuring accessible and continuous care.
Dr. Menon is an award-winning leader whoseaccolades include the AAN Palatucci Advocacy Award, the A.B. Baker Teacher Award, and the Mridha Spirit of Neurology Award and ILAE Leadership Program Award among others. As Secretary-General of the Indian Epilepsy Association, Chair, Indian Academy of Neurology's Outreach Subsection and OneNeurology ambassador, she continues to champion awareness and bridge the treatment gap in neurological care across India.
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