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.
WFN Council Of Delegates Participants Seoul

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

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...
21 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2027 EFIC Congress 2027 - Pain in Europe XV, 21-23 April 2027, Glasgow More details...
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