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
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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

12 Jul 2025

2025 World Brain Day Dedicated to Brain Health for All Ages

LONDON, May 28, 2025 -- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is pleased to announce Brain Health for All Ages as the theme for the 2025 World Brain Day (WBD 2025), taking place on Tuesday, July 22. This global campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting brain health throughout every stage of life.

7 Jul 2025

Outcome of the vote to establish the posts of President-Elect and Past President

WFN EGM voting on proposal to establish the roles of President-Elect and Past President

27 Jun 2025

World Neurology: May-June issue now available online

In this issue, Prof. Wolfgang Grisold, president of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), updates readers on many exciting WFN activities, including the upcoming special Council of Delegates (COD) meeting and our ongoing advocacy and educational initiatives. These include World Brain Day 2025 in July and preparations for the XXVII World Congress of Neurology (WCN), which will be held Oct. 12-15, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea.

Neurology News

12 Jul 2025

2025 World Brain Day Dedicated to Brain Health for All Ages

LONDON, May 28, 2025 -- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is pleased to announce Brain Health for All Ages as the theme for the 2025 World Brain Day (WBD 2025), taking place on Tuesday, July 22. This global campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting brain health throughout every stage of life.

Chairs Delegates Middle Income Countries 2024 Conference

10 Jul 2025

From Nairobi With Commitment

Held in Nairobi in December 2024, the Dementia and Brain Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries symposium gathered over 200 global experts to address the rising burden of dementia in LMICs. Organised with support from the WFN Aphasia, Dementia, and Cognitive Disorders group, the event spotlighted regional research, genetic studies, and prevention strategies tailored to local needs.

Highlights included new findings from African Alzheimer’s cohorts, sessions on multilingual cognitive assessment, and the launch of Africa-FINGERS, a lifestyle-based dementia prevention model. Early career researchers were central to the programme, reflecting a growing commitment to local capacity building and future leadership.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.

Orange City Cultural Foundation Film Festival

3 Jul 2025

Film Festival Raises Awareness of Health-Related Issues

The inaugural Orange City Aarogya Film Festival, held in Nagpur on March 29–30, 2025, brought health and social issues to the forefront through the power of film. Organised by the Orange City Cultural Foundation and partners, the event showcased 41 award-winning short films covering topics like alcoholism, autism, dementia, drug addiction, women’s health, and environmental issues.

Key highlights included documentaries on zero snakebite deaths through rural healthcare education, and films focusing on mental health recovery, autism therapy, and a 17,000 km solo cycle journey for environmental awareness. Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte inaugurated the festival, underscoring cinema’s role in driving positive change.

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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...

ICNMD 2026

7 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 The ICNMD International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases is organized on behalf of the Specialty Group on Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD) of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Since 2014, the... More details...