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.
The WFN is pleased to announce that we will again this year be able to offer Junior Travelling Fellowships (JTFs) for young neurologists from countries classified by the World Bank as Low or Lower Middle Income, to attend approved international meetings.
A newly published article in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences explores the World Federation of Neurology’s expanding role in global advocacy, education, and international collaboration to improve neurological care worldwide.
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.
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.
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.