EHHPA 2026 | Updates in Headache Management and Brain Health

Join us on December 12, 2026, for a FREE virtual educational webinar!

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN), African Academy of Neurology (AFAN), and Global Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache (GPACH) are proud to collaborate for the fifth edition of the Education in Headache to Healthcare Professionals in Africa (EHHPA) webinar.

A Growing Educational Success!

Over the years, EHHPA has become an important educational initiative dedicated to improving headache care across Africa.

Registration has increased from 551 in 2021 to 1,276 in 2024, while the number of participants has grown from 310 in 2022 to 598 in 2024, reflecting the growing interest in headache education among healthcare professionals.

The programme has also demonstrated a positive educational impact. Participants in the 2024 edition included neurologists (27%), general practitioners (19%), and neurology trainees (16%). Following the event, 75% of participants reported increased confidence in diagnosing migraine, while 53% reported greater confidence in managing headache disorders.

What’s New in 2026?

Under the theme “Updates in Headache Management and Brain Health,” this international event will bring together renowned experts to share the latest scientific advances and practical approaches to headache care, with particular attention to resource-limited settings.

Key Topics

The scientific programme will explore four major themes reflecting current challenges and emerging perspectives in headache medicine:

• Headache Management in 2026: Clinical Challenges and Global Burden
• Managing the Patient Beyond the Headache
• Navigating Therapeutic and Diagnostic Challenges in Headache
• New Developments, New Tools, New Challenges.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to better headache care across Africa!

Register for free and share this event with your colleagues!

Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS, FAAN, is vice chair of the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache (GPACH).  
Dr. Imen Kacem is Secretary-General of the African Academy of Neurology  (AFAN).
Dr. Amira Souissi is Assistant Professor of Neurology at Razi Hospital in Tunisia.