Mohammad Wasay
I am currently a professor of neurology at Aga Khan University Karachi. I previously served as president of the Pakistan Society of Neurology and the Pakistan Stroke Society. I am a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (U.K.), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
I have worked with the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) for more than 15 years, most recently as an elected trustee since 2023. I have served as chair of the WFN Advocacy Committee and chair of the World Brain Day Committee. Our work was instrumental in starting and organizing World Brain Day activities and promoting brain health across the globe.
My WFN assignments included chair of the Specialty Groups Committee and member of the Global Advocacy Leadership Program (GALP) steering committee. My advocacy training was done at the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, and I received two awards from the AAN: The Advocacy Leader of the Year Award in 2005 and the prestigious Kenneth Viste Award for Global Advocacy in 2024. Other awards to my credit include the AAN Teachers Recognition Award and gold medals from the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences and the Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
The growing global burden of neurological diseases has established the WFN as an important stakeholder in global health. The WFN’s future leading role lies in creating a dynamic, collaborative environment and enhancing goal-directed interaction with delegate societies and regions.
My main agenda as secretary general would be to enhance education and training in neurology across the globe with a special focus on the application of diverse, multilingual digital tools. We will also focus on grassroots advocacy by increasing capacity building, engagement of member societies, and involvement of young neurologists via interactive platforms.
As secretary general, I will work with WFN leadership for the implementation of the WHO International Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP), promotion of brain health across all regions and societies, financial strengthening of the WFN, and upgrading our office for future needs. •
