Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder that constitutes a major public health concern. It affects more than 50 million people worldwide. The prevalence of epilepsy is particularly high in developing countries especially Latin America and several African countries, notably Liberia, Nigeria and the United Republic of Tanzania. The hallmark of epilepsy is recurrent and spontaneous seizures which are caused by parts of the brain eliciting abnormally synchronous electrical activity. These seizures not only disrupt normal living but can also cause mental and physical damage and in extreme cases, even death. Generally, the causes of epilepsy can be classified into three broad categories: genetic, cryptogenic (unknown or hidden causes) and others (head trauma, brain tumors etc.). Experts believe that genetic predisposition combined with environmental conditions lead to epilepsy in some patients. The affected genes are often those that control the excitability of neurons in the brain.