World Federation of Neurology News
World Congress of Neurology 2025 Caps a Busy Year
12 Nov 2025
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.
Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 478 now available
11 Nov 2025
The latest issue of JNS Vol. 478 is now available online
In Memoriam Professor Michel Dumas, MD (1934–2025)
10 Nov 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Michel Dumas on November 8, 2025, in Limoges, France.
In Memoriam Professor Mark Hallett, MD (1943–2025)
5 Nov 2025
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Professor Mark Hallett, MD, an eminent neurologist, researcher, and global leader whose work profoundly advanced the understanding of human movement and motor control.
World Neurology: September-October issue now available online
4 Nov 2025
Welcome to World Neurology, a publication circulated and read by about 25,000 neurologists worldwide. This issue provides the results of the election at October's Council of Delegates, which was held at the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in Seoul, South Korea.
Global Advocacy and Leadership Programme (GALP) Concludes with Graduation at WCN 2025
30 Oct 2025
The graduation of our new advocates will took place during the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) Opening Ceremony.
WFN Service Page
29 Oct 2025
The WFN service pages, edited by Profs. Steven L. Lewis and Wolfgang Grisold, provide additional information on WFN activities, and complement the World Neurology (WN), website and WFN social media.
Young Voices Shine at WCN 2025 Seoul
20 Oct 2025
Prof. Tissa Wijeratne, WFN Trustee, spoke with WFN President Prof. Dr Wolfgang Grisold and two young researchers from Indonesia during WCN 2025 in Seoul to see why attending the World Congress is important to them as young medical students, and the importance of innovation, mentorship, and young voices shaping the future of neurology.
WHO Report Finds Neurological Conditions Now Affect Over One-Third of the World’s Population
17 Oct 2025
A landmark report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that more than one in three people worldwide — over 3 billion individuals — are living with a neurological condition, making these disorders the leading cause of illness and disability across the globe.
At the World Congress of Neurology, WHO Outlines a Global Roadmap to Make Brain Health a Universal Reality
15 Oct 2025
Neurological conditions now affect more than 40% of the population—over 3 billion people, according to WHO’s Global Status Report on Neurology, released at the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) in Seoul. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of countries’ responses to neurological conditions and sets a baseline for monitoring progress under the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological to improve brain health and reduce inequalities.
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