Vision, Mission and Goals
Vision, mission and values
Three concise statements against which the Society evaluates every initiative it accepts or declines.
For every person with epilepsy in Saudi Arabia to receive care based on the best available evidence, in a society that does not stigmatise anyone because of their condition.
To empower healthcare practitioners scientifically and professionally, provide reliable knowledge to patients and families, and build national partnerships that become programmes rather than statements.
Evidence before opinion, transparency in governance and funding, and respect for patient privacy in everything published or presented.
Measurable goals, not intentions
The Society expresses its goals in measurable terms, because a goal that cannot be measured cannot be reviewed at the end of a term or honestly assessed.
Strategic goals
- Publish and update local clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating epilepsy, with regular review of every guideline.
- Expand continuing medical education to include nurses and primary care physicians, not neurologists alone.
- Build a national epilepsy registry that gives researchers reliable data about the condition in Saudi Arabia.
- Reduce epilepsy-related stigma in schools and workplaces through targeted materials and programmes rather than generic campaigns.
How we measure impact
Every goal has at least one indicator, reviewed annually and published in the annual report. The indicators are intentionally few and clear, because an unread dashboard is another way of avoiding measurement.
- The number of updated guidelines and the proportion not updated for more than three years.
- The number of practitioners who complete Society training programmes, broken down by specialty.
- The number of schools and workplaces reached by the awareness programme.
Scope of work
The Society works within Saudi Arabia and collaborates with regional and international societies where this supports its remit. It does not provide direct treatment or replace the treating clinician; its role is scientific, educational and awareness-focused.
Do you have a proposal that supports one of these goals?
The Society reviews proposals from members, colleagues and interested contributors; many of its programmes began as a written suggestion.