WFN and WHO

 

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The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) have a long history of engagement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and have official relations as a global non-state actor until 2026. 

“Official relations” is a privilege granted by the WHO Executive Board to WFN as a non-governmental organization having aims and activities in conformity with the spirit, purposes and principles of WHO’s Constitution, and are invited to participate in sessions of WHO’s governing bodies.

 
 

Planned collaborative activities with WHO for the period 2023–2025

A three-year plan, for WHO non-state actors collaboration, supports WHO's work towards fulfilling the goals and objectives set in the Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2030 ⧉ , as well as on the integration of noncommunicable disease prevention and control within health emergency preparedness and response activities.

Planned collaborative activities include the provision of technical input, capacity-building, advocacy and awareness-raising, in order to help to track progress in tackling noncommunicable diseases.

 

IGAP: Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders

Draft IGAP
Draft IGAP

At the 150th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board ⧉ on 27 January 2022,  the draft Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) was presented to the WHO Member States at the World Health Assembly in May 2022 where it was approved.

The adoption of IGAP results from years of work and consultations with WFN, other members of the Global Neurological Alliance, the WHO Secretariat, and the Member States.

The Intersectoral Global Action Plan IGAP A unique opportunity for neurology across the globe 1

The Intersectorial Global Action Plan (IGAP): A unique opportunity for neurology across the globe
— Wolfgang Grisold et al. on behalf of WFN Trustees

IGAP Papers

 

 

More information

 

Optimizing brain health across the life course: WHO position paper
Optimizing brain health across the life course: WHO position paper

WHO Position paper on Brain Health

WHO’s position paper on optimizing brain health across the life course is a technical complement to the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022–2031

The position paper provides a conceptual framework for what brain health is and how brain health can be optimized throughout life with actions across the following clusters of determinants: physical health, healthy environments, safety and security, learning and social connection, and access to quality services.