The Neurological Field Continues to Update

In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in new diagnostic information, pharmacological and neurosurgical treatments for neurological disease, as well as a greater understanding of brain function. Our news section informs you of ongoing topics with a potential worldwide influence. In addition to this section, we inform through our social media platforms to keep connect with our member more easier than before. 

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  • World Federation of Neurology News
    We inform you on our projects and activities, the journal updates, the WFN committee update and more...
  • Neurology News
    Update on interesting news and current activities with worldwide scope. From the history of neurology through the modern technology that shape neurology nowadays.

World Federation of Neurology News

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13 Nov 2025

WFN-DGN Exchange Programme in Africa 2026

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) together with the German Society for Neurology (DGN) and the Division of Neurology of the University of Cape Town (UCT) are pleased to announce a new exchange programme allowing one young neurologist colleague from Germany to visit the Department of Neurology at the University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, in Cape Town, South Africa.
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12 Nov 2025

World Congress of Neurology 2025 Caps a Busy Year

The latest issue of World Neurology shares a comprehensive update from outgoing WFN President Prof. Wolfgang Grisold, reflecting on achievements and transitions across the organisation.
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11 Nov 2025

Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 478 now available

The latest issue of JNS Vol. 478 is now available online

Neurology News

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28 Nov 2025

New GBD Analysis Shows Neurological Conditions Affect Over 180 Million People in the U.S.

Cross-sectional study of the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study data found that, among the US population of 332.7 million, disorders affecting nervous system health impacted 180.3 million US individuals and were the top cause of disability, with 16.6 million disability-adjusted life-years.

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27 Nov 2025

Malaria Vaccine Deal Opens the Door to Wider Child Immunisation

Gavi and UNICEF announce equitable pricing deal for malaria vaccine to protect 7 million more children by end of decade

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27 Nov 2025

New study identifies five “eras” of human brain wiring across the lifespan

Study identifies age-related turning points in human brain structural connectivity, defining five broad lifespan epochs using diffusion-MRI and graph-theoretical metrics.

 

International Meetings & Events

29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 Tbilisi State University Conference Center Tbilisi Georgia The International Neuroscience Conference (NEURO-2025) is the largest international neuroscience meeting in Georgia held in conjunction with the 6th Annual Meeting of the International Center for... More details...
3 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 Royal College Of Physicians London United Kingdom Encephalitis 2025 is dedicated exclusively to encephalitis (infectious and autoimmune) and covers prevention, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation in both children and... More details...
8 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 The EGG Brussels Belgium The EBRAINS Summit 2025 takes place from 8-11 December in Brussels. Join us for four days of insightful discussions, advanced neuroscience, and cross-disciplinary networking in the heart of Europe. More details...
19 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026 Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas Australia The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Aphasia, Dementia and Cognitive Disorders (ADCD) Specialty Group will hold its next biennial meeting in Noosa Heads, Australia, at Peppers Noosa Resort &... More details...
6 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 The international Society for the history of neurosciences invites you to it's 30th meeting More details...
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