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President's Column

WFN Activities Put a Spotlight on Brain Health 

Updates from the INCMD 2026, the United Nations ECOSOC and the WHO African Regional Committee, and IGAP implementation training in Ethiopia.

International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 2026

Scientific Sessions and Teaching Courses Highlight Neuromuscular Disease Congress

More than 2,400 attendees turned out for scientific abstracts, lectures, and social meetings at the 19th annual event in Florence, Italy, sponsored by the WFN Specialty Group.

International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 2026

Patient Advocacy, Education, and Training

Experts outline their key priorities on Patients’ Day, including newborn screening, psychological support, and access to appropriate treatments.

International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 2026

Challenges in Supportive and Palliative Neuromuscular Care in Developing Countries 

A report on a congress presentation seeking stronger health care systems, earlier diagnosis, and policies that integrate palliative care throughout the disease course.

Working Together to Benefit Education, Research, and Patient Care

A decades-long partnership between Limoges, France, and the African Republic of Benin has contributed to neuroepidemiological advances in both regions.

World Brain Day 2026

Getting the Word Out About Brain Health in Austria

TV appearances highlight awareness and prevention as part of World Brain Day activities in Austria.

World Brain Day 2026

From Legacy to Collective Action in the Philippines

The 2026 ALRAN Forum marked World Brain Day with presentations, government representatives, and a challenge to view brain health as a national priority.

World Brain Day 2026

Improving Outcomes for Neurological Disorders Worldwide

Northwestern University celebrates World Brain Day.

WFN Junior Traveling Fellowship

Research on Epilepsy, Networking, and a Neurology Department Tour

A junior neurology resident’s experience at the 12th European Academy of Neurology Congress in Geneva.

World Brain Day 2026

World Brain Day Celebrations in India 

The Indian Academy of Neurology sponsored in-person awareness programs, online seminars, and media outreach to raise awareness about brain health.

History

The Framing of Neurasthenia

How the diagnosis of neurasthenia evolved from its medical origin before disappearing in the early 20th century.