Neurocysticercosis in people with epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and strength of association

•Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is prevalent (22%) in people with epilepsy (PWE) in cysticercosis endemic areas of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).•There is geographic variation in the prevalence (6-37%) of NCC in PWE with the highest estimate in Southern Africa sub-region.•The prevalence of NCC in PWE in SSA varies with the method of diagnosis of NCC.•There is significant association (OR=2.4) between NCC and epilepsy in SSA.