World Federation of Neurology News
WFN Urges Stronger Focus on Brain Health at 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum
24 Jul 2025
At the 2025 ECOSOC High-Level Segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) underscored the vital role of brain health and neurology in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Prof. Wolfgang Grisold Speaks at 2025 Brain Health Conference in Beijing
24 Jul 2025
Prof. Dr Wolfgang Grisold at the 6th Brain Health Conference in Beijing organised by the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) as part of the national Brain Health Initiative.
A Global Call to Action for World Brain Day 2025
22 Jul 2025
To mark World Brain Day 2025, WFN publishes “Brain Health for All Ages: A Global Call to Action.” in The Lancet
UN ECOSOC President Champions Brain Health for All Ages in Support of World Brain Day 2025
21 Jul 2025
His Excellency Ambassador Bob Rae, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and Canada’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivers powerful video message in support of World Brain Day 2025.
AFAN and WFN Join Forces for World Brain Day 2025
15 Jul 2025
As the countdown to World Brain Day 2025 continues, WFN is proud to highlight its important and ongoing partnership with the African Academy of Neurology (AFAN)—a crucial regional ally in the shared mission to advance brain health for all ages.
Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 475 now available
14 Jul 2025
The latest issue of JNS Vol. 475 is now available online
2025 World Brain Day Dedicated to Brain Health for All Ages
12 Jul 2025
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.
WFN Training Centre and Cheikh Anta Diop University One-Year Epilepsy Fellowship
10 Jul 2025
WFN and the Department of Neurology of Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal are delighted to announce a one-year Visiting Fellowship Program in Epilepsy for African Neurologists.
Outcome of the vote to establish the posts of President-Elect and Past President
7 Jul 2025
WFN EGM voting on proposal to establish the roles of President-Elect and Past President
World Neurology: May-June issue now available online
27 Jun 2025
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.
Copyright © 2025 World Federation of Neurology. All rights reserved.
Web design by Tribal Systems