Mohammad Wasay (Pakistan)

Mohammad Wasay

I am currently a Professor of Neurology at Aga Khan University, Karachi, and have served as President of both the Pakistan Society of Neurology and the Pakistan Stroke Society. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and a Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).

I have worked with the WFN for more than fifteen years, including as an elected trustee since 2023. I have served as chair of the World Federation of Neurology Advocacy Committee and chair of the World Brain Day Committee. Our work was instrumental in launching and organizing World Brain Day activities and promoting brain health across the globe.

My WFN assignments have included serving as chair of the Specialty Groups Committee and as a member of the Global Advocacy Leadership Program (GALP) steering committee. My advocacy training was completed at the Palatucci Forum, and I have received two awards from the AAN, including the Advocacy Leader of the Year Award in 2005 and the prestigious Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., MD, Award for global advocacy in 2024. Other honors include the Teacher Recognition Award from the AAN and gold medals from both the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences and the Pakistan Academy of Sciences.

The growing global burden of neurological diseases has established the WFN as a critical stakeholder in global health. The future leadership role of the WFN lies in creating a dynamic, collaborative environment and enhancing goal-directed interaction with delegate societies and regions.

My main agenda as Secretary-General will be to enhance neurology education and training across the globe, with a specific focus on deploying diverse, multilingual digital tools. We will also focus on grassroots advocacy by increasing capacity building, engaging member societies, and involving young neurologists via interactive platforms. As Secretary-General, I will work alongside the WFN leadership to implement the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP), promote brain health across all regions and societies, financially strengthen the WFN, and modernize our office for future needs.