Epi-Brazil performed some activities as a part of national movement of epilepsy in our country. The IX National Meeting of Associations and Support Group of People with Epilepsy was held in March 18-19th, 2011, in Ipatinga, MG, with the participation of over 250 people and 10 entities. The event was performed in two principal moments: 1. A board of specialists on epilepsy discussed important themes about epilepsy and 2. The epilepsy' associations presented their activities, difficulties and successes. The major resolutions of the General Assembly were: 1) "We want public policy for Epilepsy" was chosen as the central theme of the 2011 campaign; 2) X National Meeting of Associations and Support Group of People with Epilepsy will take place in March 16-17th of 2012, in Goiania-GO. 3) Reinforcement of involvement of associations in the Epi-Brazil, especially through better exchange of information. 4) Continuity in the Conselho Nacional da Saúde and Fórum Nacional de Patologias Crônicas. 5) Staying in the discussion with the Ministry of Health to pass a Law that establishes a National Program for Epilepsy in primary care.
epilepsy; associations; national movement; stigma.