World Neurology: August issue now available online

Welcome to the August 2026 issue of World Neurology, the official newsletter of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). The WFN has been busy since our last issue representing neurologists and brain health on multiple fronts.

The WFN wishes to thank Prof. Antonio Toscano, congress chair, Prof. P. James B. Dyck, ICNMD chair, Prof. Wolfgang Grisold, WFN past president, along with other members of the ICNMD Congress Committee and expert faculty for their remarkable work creating this wonderful congress.

This issue of World Neurology features many well-illustrated articles highlighting World Brain Day events from around the globe. We look forward to publishing more World Brain Day articles in the next issue. ■

Highlights

President's Column

• WFN Activities Put a Spotlight on Brain Health ⧉

International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 2026

• Scientific Sessions and Teaching Courses Highlight Neuromuscular Disease Congress ⧉

• Patient Advocacy, Education, and Training ⧉

• Challenges in Supportive and Palliative Neuromuscular Care in Developing Countries ⧉

• Working Together to Benefit Education, Research, and Patient Care ⧉

World Brain Day 2026

• Getting the Word Out About Brain Health in Austria ⧉

• From Legacy to Collective Action in the Philippines ⧉

• Improving Outcomes for Neurological Disorders Worldwide ⧉

• World Brain Day Celebrations in India ⧉

WFN Junior Travelling Fellowship

• Research on Epilepsy, Networking, and a Neurology Department Tour ⧉

History

• The Framing of Neurasthenia ⧉