Neurological experts gather in Istanbul to increase public understanding of the importance of brain health.
By Prof. Füsun Mayda Domaç
Füsun Mayda Domaç
To mark World Brain Day 2025, the Turkish Neurological Society (TNS), in collaboration with the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), organized a series of meaningful events across Türkiye under this year’s global theme of “Brain Health for All Ages.” These efforts reflect our unwavering commitment to raise awareness of brain health among health care professionals and the wider public.
In preparation for the campaign, we translated into Turkish the full set of educational and promotional materials provided in the WFN toolbox, including posters, presentations, and social media content. This important task was undertaken jointly with my colleague and fellow TNS board member, Prof. İpek Midi. These resources were then shared widely through the official website of the Turkish Neurological Society. We invited all our members to join the movement by delivering awareness sessions within their institutions on July 22.
University of Health Sciences Bakırköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul (central celebration location).
The central celebration took place in İstanbul at the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases and Research Hospital and at the University of Health Sciences. The event brought together members of the TNS board, including myself, Prof. İpek Midi, Prof. Hacer Durmuş Tekçe, our President Prof. Murat Terzi, and neurology colleagues from various training and research hospitals and universities across the city.
The program opened with speeches by Associate Prof. Mustafa Nuray Namlı, chief director of the Bakırköy Hospital, and Prof. Terzi, who both highlighted the vital role of World Brain Day in increasing public understanding of neurological health. This was followed by presentations from myself, Associate Prof. Gökçen Gözübatık Çelik, Associate Prof. Günay Gül, and Prof. Dursun Kırbaş. We shared key messages from the WFN campaign materials with an audience comprising physicians, nurses, health care staff, and patients.
Assoc. Prof. Gökçen Gözübatık Çelik.
To maintain momentum beyond the day itself, the TNS continues to promote brain health through dedicated social media posts, especially on Instagram, reinforcing the message that brain health is essential at every stage of life.
World Brain Day 2025 has once again demonstrated the power of collective action in neurology. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we continue to work toward a healthier future for all. •
Prof. Füsun Mayda Domaç is WFN delegate of the Turkish Neurological Society.
