Workshop on Women with Epilepsy
in Reproductive Years - Multan
July 11, 2025
As part of an ongoing series focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by women with epilepsy and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, a dedicated workshop was held in Multan. The event was well attended by both gynaecologists and neurologists, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing care for this vulnerable population.
Enhancing Competent Epilepsy Care
Workshop for Psychiatrists – Multan
July 10, 2025
In recognition of the importance of expanding the number of skilled epilepsy care providers, psychiatrists in Multan participated in a comprehensive workshop on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Faculty and students from the Department of Psychiatry at Nishtar Medical College also attended. The interactive video session was highly appreciated for enhancing understanding and accurate diagnosis of different seizure types. These workshops are planned to continue nationwide as part of a broader initiative to strengthen epilepsy care across the country.
Workshop on Management of Women with Epilepsy
in Reproductive Years
at Dept. of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, JPMC
November 22, 2024
Recognizing the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by women with epilepsy and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Haleema Yasmin, Head of the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at JPMC, organized a dedicated workshop on this critical subject. The event was well- attended by both gynaecologists and neurologists, reflecting a shared commitment to improving care for this vulnerable population. The workshop underscored the pressing need to conduct similar initiatives across the country to enhance the management of women with epilepsy and implement risk mitigation strategies aimed at optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes.
Neurology Interns Sponsored to attend
ASEPA Semiology and Neuroimaging Course
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
July 12 & 13, 2024
National Epilepsy Centre is dedicated to providing high-quality educational training on epilepsy and continues to offer opportunities for neurology interns to participate in these educational initiatives.
Five neurology interns were sponsored to attend the ASEPA Semiology & Neuroimaging Hybrid Course, including Dr. Ahmad Nawaz from King Edward Medical Hospital & Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Dr. Ayesha Bhatti from Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Dr. Waleed Malik from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Dr. Ihtashamullah from Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar & Dr. Muhammad Junaid from Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.
Diagnosing Epilepsy Workshop
at Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College
April 23, 2024
National Epilepsy Centre continues its commitment towards educational support in epilepsy care. A workshop on Diagnosing Epilepsy: Bridging Knowledge from Classroom to Clinic was conducted at Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College. It was a productive interactive teaching endeavour with enthusiastic medical students and some postgraduates.
ASEPA – ANZAN EEG Teaching Course - Hybrid
Pakistan & Maynmar
November 25 - 26, 2023
The 4th ASEPA-ANZAN EEG course was held in Karachi on 25 & 26 November 2023. This signature methodological hands-on teaching course in Electroencephalography (EEG) is organized biennially for fresh neurologists and neurology trainees by Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP) and National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) since 2017. A teaching faculty of seven international master tutors visited Pakistan this year to teach 40 enthusiastic participants from all over Pakistan. The tutors included Prof John Dunne, Chair ILAE-AO (Australia), Prof. Chong-Tin Tan, Chair ILAE-AO Fellowship Training Task Force, Prof. Kheng-Seang Lim, Secretary ILAE-AO, Prof. Raymond Azman Ali (Malaysia), Prof. Derrick Chan, Chair ASEPA (Singapore), Prof. Shang-Yeong Kwan, immediate Past Chair ASEPA and Dr. Chien Chen, immediate Past Secretary ASEPA (Taiwan).
On request of the ASEPA and Myanmar leadership virtual participation of fifteen was made possible, however only ten attended. A virtual station for participants from Pakistan was also set up to enable all to learn from and interact with some virtual faculty members too. The virtual faculty comprised of Prof. Andrew Bleasel, Prof. Ernest Somerville, Dr. Ella Stephens, Dr. Hanka Laue-Gizzi, Dr. Manori Wijayath, Dr. Michael Fong, Dr. Tania Farrar and Dr. Zebunnessa Rahman; all from Australia with coordinating tutors from Myanmar, Prof. Moe Moe Zaw and Dr. Aye-Mya Min-Aye.
From this year onwards for certificate of participation, it has been made mandatory to complete the online self-assessment quiz.
Edhi Memorial Epilepsy in Neurology Clinics Workshop
28th PSN Conference - Islamabad
March 11-13, 2022
Epilepsy in Neurology Clinics workshop was conducted by National Epilepsy Centre doctors at the 28th PSN Neuro-Con. The three hours long interactive session kept the participant engaged and receptive.
ASEPA – ANZAN EEG Teaching Course - Virtual
Pakistan
November 20 - 21, 2021
The 3rd biennial ASEPA – ANZAN EEG Teaching Course was held virtually in view of travel restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic. Small group methodological teaching of electroencephalography (EEG) was organized for fresh neurologists and neurology trainees from the country. A teaching faculty of twelve international master tutors consisted of A/Prof. Andrew Bleasel (Australia), Prof. Ernest Somerville (Australia), Prof. John Dunne (Australia), Prof. Chong-Tin Tan (Malaysia); Prof. Kheng Seang Lim (Malaysia); Prof. Shang-Yeong Kwan (Taiwan), Prof. Annie Bye (Australia), Dr. Chien Chen (Taiwan), Chong Wong (Australia), Dr. Xiaohua Chen (Australia), John Phamnguyen (Australia) and Dr Toh Hock Wong (Australia). As per the course format participants were introduced with the basic technical & clinical aspects of EEG reading in adults and children. Of the 40 registered participants, 35 completed the two-day workshop.
ASEPA–ANZAN EEG & ASEPA
Epilepsy Teaching Course, Lahore
November 15 - 17, 2019
ILAE-AO’s ASEPA in collaboration with National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) and Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP), held the second 2-day ASEPA – ANZAN EEG Teaching Course followed by a one-day ASEPA Epilepsy Teaching Course in Lahore. Methodological hands-on teaching course in Electroencephalography (EEG) was organized for neurologists and neurology trainees of the country. A teaching faculty of eight international master tutors consisted of Dr. Andrew Bleasel (Australia); Prof. Chong-Tin Tan (Malaysia); Emeritus Prof. Jing-Jane Tsai (Taiwan); Prof. Lim Kheng Seang (Malaysia); Dr. Jacint Sala i Padró (Spain), Dr. Kyoko Kanazawa (Japan); Dr. Raymond Azman Ali (Malaysia) and Dr. Xiaohua Chen (Australia). The participants were introduced with the basic technical & clinical aspects of EEG reading in adults and children in a methodological manner. The third day was dedicated to lectures by the faculty on update with respect to epilepsy and its management.
ASEPA–ANZAN EEG & ASEPA
Epilepsy Teaching Course, Lahore
November 15 - 17, 2019
ILAE-AO’s ASEPA in collaboration with National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) and Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP), held the second 2-day ASEPA – ANZAN EEG Teaching Course followed by a one-day ASEPA Epilepsy Teaching Course in Lahore. Methodological hands-on teaching course in Electroencephalography (EEG) was organized for neurologists and neurology trainees of the country. A teaching faculty of eight international master tutors consisted of Dr. Andrew Bleasel (Australia); Prof. Chong-Tin Tan (Malaysia); Emeritus Prof. Jing-Jane Tsai (Taiwan); Prof. Lim Kheng Seang (Malaysia); Dr. Jacint Sala i Padró (Spain), Dr. Kyoko Kanazawa (Japan); Dr. Raymond Azman Ali (Malaysia) and Dr. Xiaohua Chen (Australia). The participants were introduced with the basic technical & clinical aspects of EEG reading in adults and children in a methodological manner. The third day was dedicated to lectures by the faculty on update with respect to epilepsy and its management.
Edhi Memorial Epilepsy & EEG Teaching Workshop for Afghan Neuroscience Specialists – Karachi
January 14 & 15, 2018
A special epilepsy teaching course under Edhi Memorial Lecture Series was developed for specialist of neurosciences from Afghanistan. Didactic lectures on day 1 were followed on day 2 with hands on experience in patient evaluation and basic technical aspects and interpretation of electroencephalography (EEG) at National Epilepsy Centre.
ASEPA - ANZAN EEG Teaching Course
Karachi
November 18 & 19, 2017
National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) and Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP) organized the first methodological hands-on teaching course in Electroencephalography (EEG) in Pakistan through the aegis of ILAE- CAOA’s Asian Epilepsy Academy (ASEPA). ASEPA-ANZAN (Australia and New Zealand Association of Neurologists) EEG Teaching Course was held in Karachi for neurologists and neurology trainees from all over the country.
This unique hands-on EEG teaching course introduced the participants with the basic technical & clinical aspects of EEG reading in adults and children in a methodological manner.
The ASEPA-ANZAN faculty consisted of Dr. Andrew Bleasel (Australia); Prof. Chong-Tin Tan (Malaysia); Emeritus Prof. Jing-Jane Tsai (Taiwan); Prof. Lim Kheng Seang (Malaysia); Dr. Yotin Chinvarun (Bangkok); Dr Choong Yi Fong (Malaysia); Dr. Chin-Wei William Huang (Taiwan); Dr. Ahmad Rithauddin (Malaysia) and Dr. Zarine Mogal (Pakistan).
Edhi Memorial Lecture for Family Physicians at
Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Centre
October 21, 2017
As part of Edhi Memorial Lecture Series a continued medical education (CME) on diagnosis and management of epilepsy for family physicians was held in collaboration with Essa Laboratory and Diagnostic centre. This was the 524th CME, being organized by Essa centre over several years. About 60 family physicians and some medical internists attended.
Edhi Memorial Lecture on ILAE Classification of Seizures and Epilepsies by Prof. Sameer M Zuberi
March 30, 2017
A lecture on 2017 ILAE Classification of Seizures and the Epilepsies was held in collaboration with Epilepsy Association of Pakistan. Prof. Sameer M. Zuberi, Chair, ILAE Commission on Classification & Terminology 2013-17, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist & Honorary Professor, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow UK gave an elaborate talk which was followed by Q&A by the enthusiastic participants.
Edhi Memorial Workshop for JSMU Students
– Karachi
February 18, 2017
Lecture on epilepsy diagnosis and management for Final Year students at Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), the future health providers, was held as part of Edhi Memorial Lecture Series. About 250 students attended the lecture. Various topics were covered about epilepsy; presentation, cause, diagnosis treatment and management.
ASEPA Epilepsy Teaching Course
December 1 - 2, 2016 – Lahore December 3 - 4, 2016 – Karachi
A two-day Teaching Course in Epilepsy was conducted in Lahore and Karachi. The course was organized by Asian Epilepsy Academy (ASEPA) an educational arm of Commission on Asian & Oceanian Affairs, International League Against Epilepsy, in collaboration with National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) and Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP). The ASEPA tutor speakers included Emeritus Professor Jing Jang Tsai (Taiwan), Professor Chong-Tin Tan (Malaysia), Dr. Zebunnessa Rahman (Australia), Dr. Ahmad Rithauddin (Malaysia) and Dr. Zarine Mogal (Pakistan). Emeritus Professor Hasan Aziz (Pakistan) was the guest speaker. The workshop was a combination of didactic lectures and interactive case-based discussions which comprehensively covered all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and holistic management of epilepsy in adult as well as paediatric population.
ASEPA Teaching Course on Focal Epilepsy,
EEG Training Workshops and EEG Part I Exam
Karachi & Lahore
January & February 2011
The Asian Epilepsy Academy (ASEPA) conducted a teaching workshop on Focal Epilepsy organized by National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) and Epilepsy Association of Pakistan (EAP). The workshop was held in Karachi. International speakers from ASEPA included Dr. Ryuji Neshige, Dr. Yasumichi Koide and Dr. Yushi Inoue from Japan, and speakers from Pakistan were Dr. Zarine Mogal, Dr. Farah Minhas, and Prof Hasan Aziz. A comprehensive layout of topics was covered during the lectures. Neurologist from all over Pakistan attended the course. The workshop helped to stimulate their interest in the development of epileptology in Pakistan.
The workshop was followed by 4-days EEG training workshops by Dr. Neshige in Karachi and Lahore. These trainings were highly appreciated by the participants.
The ASEPA-ASNA EEG certificate examination part 1 was conduction in KArachi; 18 candidates took the exam.
