About Tele_ESSI

Tele-School Health Led Epilepsy Smart Schools in India

Empowering schools to integrate healthcare and education for students with epilepsy. Tele_ESSI fosters an inclusive and supportive ecosystem for managing epilepsy in schools.

What is Tele_ESSI?

Tele_ESSI is an initiative led by Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital to improve health and educational outcomes for children with epilepsy. This project combines telehealth, education, and community engagement to create epilepsy-smart schools in India.

Key Objectives

  • Improving health outcomes for children with epilepsy.
  • Promoting inclusivity in education.
  • Establishing collaboration among teachers, parents, and healthcare providers.
  • Documenting and reducing seizure incidents during school hours.

Core Features of Tele_ESSI

Emergency Response

Access to tele-helplines and geo-mapping of nearby hospitals.

Educational Resources

Training modules tailored for teachers, parents, and healthcare providers.

Collaboration Tools

Secure messaging and tele-consultations between stakeholders.

Inclusive Education

Guidelines to create safe and supportive learning environments.

Understanding Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects individuals of all ages and is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide.

Common Myths & Facts

Myth: Epilepsy is a mental disorder.

Fact: It's a neurological condition.

Myth: Epilepsy is contagious.

Fact: It does not spread from one person to another.

Myth: Epilepsy affects intelligence.

Fact: Epilepsy does not impact intelligence or memory.

Meet Our Expert Team

Dedicated professionals working together to transform epilepsy care in schools

Dr. Hobinder

Dr. Hobinder

Associate Professor

Community Medicine, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot

Dr. Sulena

Dr. Sulena

Professor

Division of Neurology, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot

Dr. Khushboo

Dr. Khushboo

Project Research Scientist

Division of Neurology

Our Vision

To create epilepsy-smart schools across India, empowering children, educators, and parents through telehealth and education. By integrating health and education, Tele_ESSI ensures a brighter future for students with epilepsy.

About Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital

Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, established in 1973 and transferred to Baba Farid University in 2006, is a government medical institution with a 1000-bed hospital. It offers MBBS and postgraduate programs, along with super-specialty services in various fields. The college is equipped with advanced medical facilities.

Join Us in Transforming Epilepsy Care

Be part of this mission to support children with epilepsy. Together, we can ensure better health and education for every child.