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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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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

20 Aug 2025

World Neurology: July-August issue now available online

This issue features many reports from our member societies around the globe detailing their activities for July's World Brain Day 2025 and its theme, "Brain Health for All Ages." You can read about WBD celebrations throughout Sri Lanka, South Africa, India, and Pakistan.

24 Jul 2025

WFN Urges Stronger Focus on Brain Health at 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum

At the 2025 ECOSOC High-Level Segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) underscored the vital role of brain health and neurology in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

24 Jul 2025

Prof. Wolfgang Grisold Speaks at 2025 Brain Health Conference in Beijing

Prof. Dr Wolfgang Grisold at the 6th Brain Health Conference in Beijing organised by the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) as part of the national Brain Health Initiative.

Neurology News

2 Sep 2025

Comparison of prestroke frailty and disability for outcome prediction in older stroke patients

Prestroke disability, measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), is routinely used in older (≥65 years) patients to predict stroke outcomes. Frailty, a common geriatric syndrome, is also associated with poor health outcomes but is rarely assessed in older stroke patients.

28 Aug 2025

Transforming Education in Zambia

In the bustling lecture halls of Zambia’s leading medical school, the University of Zambia School of Medicine (UNZA-SOM), a quiet revolution has been underway. The subject: Neurology — a discipline infamous for sparking “neurophobia” (or fear of neurology) among students around the globe.

WBD2025 India Dr Meshram Flaging Off The Event

21 Aug 2025

Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram appointed President of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bibinagar, Hyderabad

World Federation of Neurology warmly congratulates Dr. Chandrashekhar Meshram on his appointment by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, as President of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS ⧉), Bibinagar, Hyderabad

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International Meetings & Events

EBRAINS Summit 2025

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...