WFN Press Releases

WFN Co-opted Trustees Appointed

18 Nov 2024

The World Federation of Neurology is delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Imen Kacem and Prof. Briseida Feliciano-Astacio as co-opted Trustees. 

WFN 2024 Election Results

9 Oct 2024

The results of the WFN 2024 Elections for elected trustee was announced during the recent Council of Delegates Meeting.

Record applications for 4-year Neurology Residency in Cape Town

1 Oct 2024

We are pleased to announce that Dr Jemima Yeboah from Ghana will begin training in early 2025.

WFN welcomes 125th member society

30 Sep 2024

WFN is pleased to welcome Ghana as our 125th member society.

WFN invites bids to host WCN 2029 in Europe

29 Aug 2024

The World Federation of Neurology is pleased to invite bids to host the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in 2029 from national member society Presidents and Delegates in Europe at a suitable venue.

The World Federation of Neurology Hosts World Brain Day to Spotlight Brain Health and Disease Prevention

15 Jul 2024

The 2024 World Brain Day (WBD 2024) will unite neurologists, patients, advocates and educators all over the world under the theme “Brain Health and Prevention.” Taking place on Monday, July 22, this global initiative is designed to amplify awareness through accessible events taking place around the globe.

Global Advocacy Leadership Program Accepting Applications

14 Jul 2024

Learn how to become a global advocacy leader with a new program from the AAN and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Applications for the Global Advocacy Leadership Program are open to August 14, 2024.

WFN launches improved e-Learning Hub

14 Jun 2024

WFN is pleased to announce launch of novel e-Learning Hub offering free access video resource directory.

2024 World Brain Day Dedicated to Brain Health and Prevention

7 May 2024

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is pleased to announce Brain Health and Prevention as the theme for the 2024 World Brain Day (WBD 2024), taking place on Monday, July 22. The goal is to raise critical awareness to prevent brain disease in all corners of the globe.

WFN Elections 2024: Call for nominations

1 Mar 2024

The World Federation of Neurology is pleased to announce the upcoming election of one trustee. position. We encourage all member societies, to suggest suitable candidates. The WFN has presently 124 member societies, representing World Neurology with a focus on education and global activities.

WCN 2023 Tournament of the Minds Winners

10 Nov 2023

Thirteen teams competed in the initial knock-out phase, including several departmental teams from India and teams from Sri Lanka, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, UK, Sudan and Hong Kong.

WFN 2023 Election Results

2 Nov 2023

The results of the WFN 2023 Elections for Treasurer and one elected trustee were announced during the recent Council of Delegates Meeting, as well as the location for the WCN 2027.

President of African Academy of Neurology Calls for Urgent, Unified Action to Address Lack of Trained Neurologists Throughout

19 Oct 2023

Africa currently experiences some of the most extreme shortages of neurologists and health care funding and some of the highest rates of disability due to neurological disorders in the world. Dr. Augustina Charway-Felli, president of the African Academy of Neurology, recently proposed a plan for addressing these disparities by emphasizing regional training to increase the number of neurologists throughout Africa and prioritizing education for primary care providers and non-specialists.

New Research on Drastically Reducing Long-Term Disability After a Stroke

19 Oct 2023

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and over 15 million people suffer a stroke each year—yet 80% of strokes are preventable. There are treatments that can successfully treat a stroke in progress and reduce long-term disability, but they must be given soon after the start of a stroke. Because global health care systems are drastically under-resourced, these treatments are often not available to the people who need them.

Kathy Oliver Champions Global Action for Patient Organizations at the 26th World Congress of Neurology

18 Oct 2023

There is a growing call to embrace patient engagement in the world of health care, and Kathy Oliver, chair of the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), is one of many patient advocates at the vanguard of this movement around the world. Patient organizations like IBTA are increasingly at the forefront of patient engagement across various health care domains, including in the design of clinical trials, drug development, health care policy, pricing and reimbursement decisions, and regulatory issues.

Dr. Huda Zoghbi Reveals New Research Into the Mechanisms Driving Rett Syndrome at the 2023 World Congress of Neurology

18 Oct 2023

Huda Zoghbi, MD, professor of molecular and human genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neurology. Her research shows that mutations in the MECP2 gene are responsible for causing Rett syndrome, a childhood disorder that primarily affects females and is diagnosed in around 1 in 10,000 girls born each year. 

New Results From HEALEY ALS Platform Trial Show Promise for Treating ALS

17 Oct 2023

One of the central challenges of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS research is finding ways to slow the progression of the relentlessly degenerative brain disease. Recently, based on results of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, two experimental medications plan to move to phase 3 clinical trials. This means the drugs will now be tested on a larger sample population to confirm promising early results that showed they can slow the progression of ALS. Phase 3 trials are the last step before drugs are submitted for FDA approval. 

Neurologist Anthony Lang Presents Groundbreaking News on Parkinson’s Disease at World Congress of Neurology 2023

17 Oct 2023

During a plenary lecture at the 26th World Congress of Neurology, Dr. Anthony Lang, professor of neurology and Jack Clark Chair for Parkinson's Disease Research, University of Toronto, revealed a groundbreaking new model for identifying and studying Parkinson’s disease. This new approach will help researchers investigate biological aspects of the disease that may be detectable many years before symptoms begin to show.

Hidden Neurological Consequences of Historic Pandemics

16 Oct 2023

Among U.S. adults who have had COVID-19, a staggering 28% report having experienced long COVID complications, and the CDC estimates that long COVID currently impacts 6% of the population. Despite the prevalence of long COVID, researchers still don’t understand the full scope of COVID-19’s impact on the brain. 

Number of People Living With Brain Disease Expected to Double by 2050

16 Oct 2023

Neurological disorders are currently the second highest cause of death and the leading cause of disability worldwide. A groundbreaking new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study shows that the number of people living with brain disease is expected to double by 2050. 

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