We are proud to share that Dr. Pravina Shah, founder of Epilepsy Mumbai – Samman Association, has been honoured with the prestigious Hippocrates of India Award 2025 by Times Now Doctors’ Day Conclave. This recognition celebrates her lifelong dedication to the care, empowerment, and rehabilitation of people living with epilepsy in India.

The award not only recognises her outstanding contributions as a neurologist and social advocate, but also shines a national spotlight on the importance of epilepsy awareness, treatment access, and community support.

A leading neurologist and a compassionate changemaker, Dr. Pravina Shah has spent over four decades transforming how epilepsy is perceived and managed in India. She is the visionary behind Samman Association. We are a nonprofit organisation that empowers people with epilepsy through awareness programs, medical support, counselling, and community engagement.

Under her leadership, Samman Association has:

• Supported thousands of patients and caregivers across India
• Organised epilepsy awareness drives and camps
• Advocated for patient rights and social inclusion
• Built a strong peer support system for epilepsy warriors
• Worked closely with schools, employers, and hospitals to promote epilepsy-friendly environments

The Hippocrates of India Award: A National Honour

The Hippocrates of India Award is a national recognition presented to doctors who go beyond clinical service to transform lives through compassionate care and social impact. In Dr. Shah’s case, her work with the epilepsy community in India has helped break stigma, improve treatment outcomes, and inspire hope where it was once lost.

This awardis a moment of recognition for the epilepsy movement in India.

This milestone energises our mission at Epilepsy Mumbai – Samman Association to continue building a future where no person with epilepsy in India feels alone, ashamed, or underserved.

To learn more or to get involved, visit www.epilepsymumbai.org