
EAN Congress 2023 – Event Report
EFNA AT THE EAN Congress 2023 in Budapest 1ST – … Read More »
Forgotten Happiness – Living with Restless Legs Syndrome
Patient Perspective on Brain Health Series Forgotten Happiness – Living … Read More »
EU Pharma Revision – Position Paper
Download the EFNA Position Statement On The EU Pharmaceutical Strategy … Read More »
Gary Boyle – living well with Parkinson’s
Patient Perspective on Brain Health Series Living Well With Parkinson’s … Read More »
World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2023
We would like to take the opportunity on this World … Read More »
Event Report: Making Neurology A Public Health Priority
‘Making Neurology A Public Health Priority’ MEETING REPORT & REPLAY … Read More »
Join us in Brussels to make neurology a public health priority
We are delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming … Read More »
Brain Health Day 2023 – Neurological Patient Issue Awareness Campaign
Brain Awareness Week 2023 EFNA Patient Advocacy Campaign This … Read More »
Prioritising neurology and access for neurology patients within the context of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
From strokes to dementia, neurological conditions are the third leading … Read More »
EFNA publish position paper on IGAP targets
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has today published … Read More »
EFNA sign joint letter regarding antibiotics shortage
Joint letter of patient and consumer organisations: The shortage of … Read More »
New TINA eLearning course aims to improve engagement in health research
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has launched a … Read More »
EFNA support and participate in EAN Brain Health event
‘The Future of Brain Health: Clinically informed and Patient-Centered Research’ … Read More »
EAFPA, EFNA, EBC Parliament Event on Rare Neurological Diseases
On December 7, 2022, the European Alliance for Patient Access … Read More »
MEETING REPORT: ‘Brain Health for Neurology- Opportunities and Risks’
‘Brain Health for Neurology: Opportunities and Risks’ MEETING REPORT FROM … Read More »
MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain – Meeting report
On 29th November 2022, the MEP Interest Group on Brain … Read More »
Adam Kalinowski, President, Dystonia Europe, RIP
It is with great sadness that we at EFNA learned … Read More »
A Parkinson’s Manifesto for Europe
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. With … Read More »
EFNA is recognised as a Migraine Friendly Workplace
EFNA is proud to be recognised as a Migraine Friendly … Read More »
Upcoming meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain
Addressing gender-related issues and bias in the prevention and treatment … Read More »
Rare Conversations Conference
On October 13, 2022, EFNA participated in Alexion’s annual Rare … Read More »
ERN-RND ANNUAL MEETING 2022
SEPTEMBER 29th – OCTOBER 1st 2022 Venue: Crona Kliniken, Tübingen, … Read More »
SURVEY RESULTS: Assessing diagnosis and care pathways of people living with neurological disorders
Despite the higher prevalence rate in women than in men … Read More »
The Neurology Revolution
As partners of OneNeurology, EFNA is pleased to announce that … Read More »
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Addressing Gender Equity in Neurological Care (Oct 4)
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 4, 14.00 – 15.00hrs CET WHERE: Microsoft … Read More »
World Restless Legs Day to highlight RLS in Pregnancy
On September 23rd each year we celebrate World Restless Legs … Read More »
Global Week for Action on NCDs
5-11 September 2022 Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic … Read More »
EARLS wins BMP Grant
We are delighted to hear that EFNA member EARLS (European … Read More »
Launch of first WHO position paper on optimizing brain health across life
This article originally appeared on the WHO website here Brain … Read More »
New eLearning series on Communications for Patient Advocacy!
To mark World Brain Day, the European Federation of Neurological … Read More »
Neurological disorders become a major global health priority with adoption of Global Action Plan
Neurological disorders, including stroke[1], have become a major global health … Read More »
EFNA, Alzheimer Europe and Gamian-Europe launch important Call to Action on Patient involvement in Brain Health
On 12 May 2022, Alzheimer Europe, the European Federation of … Read More »
EFNA Advocacy Awards 2022 – Winners announced!
The EFNA Advocacy Awards recognise the contribution of an individual … Read More »
EU NCD Initiative – Recommendations for neurological strand
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is an umbrella … Read More »
Take part in the SEBRA Open Consultation
In late 2019, the European Brain Council (EBC) launched the … Read More »
Virtual Event: Patient involvement in Brain Health: Safeguarding the future of Brain Health for patients
In recent months, discussions on brain health have much … Read More »
New report: Rare Paediatric Neurological Diseases: A Focus on Europe
On 23rd February 2022, the Economist Impact published a report … Read More »
“Wake up, the war has begun” – Yulia’s story of fleeing Ukraine
In 2018, EFNA ran a workshop for young patient advocates. … Read More »
New EFNA survey to assess diagnosis and care pathways of people living with neurological disorders
Do you live with a neurological disorder, or care for … Read More »
EFNA Statement in Support of Ukraine
It is with deep concern and enormous sadness that we … Read More »
EBRA Mapping Report: investment in European brain research still vital
The EU-funded European Brain Research Area project recently released its … Read More »
Call for lay reviewers (cerebrovascular diseases)
ERA-NET NEURON, a European funder of neurological research, would like … Read More »
EFNA Advocacy Awards 2022 – ‘Advocating for Gender Equity in Neurology’
Is your organisation working to improve gender equity? Are you … Read More »
EFNA join the European Alliance for Transformative Therapies (TRANSFORM)
We are pleased to announce that EFNA has joined the … Read More »
Brain Mind and Pain Grant 2022 – Call for applications is now open!
The application period for the 3rd edition of the Brain … Read More »
OneNeurology European Summit – Register now
Registration is now open for the OneNeurology European Summit (Friday, … Read More »
EFNA launch e-learning series on EU Funding
As part of EFNA’s Training Initiatives for Neurology Advocates [TINA] … Read More »
MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain to explore best practices in reducing health inequalities
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT: NOVEMBER 19TH, 2021 10.00 – 13.00hrs The … Read More »
UPCOMING EVENT: Personalised Healthcare: The Future of Neurological Care?
November 3rd, 10.30 to 12.30hrs CET VIRTUAL MEETING – ZOOM … Read More »
EMHA launches Migraine Friendly Workplace Stamp
The European Migraine & Headache Alliance (EMHA) have launched the … Read More »
Call for best practices by MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain
Do you have an example of best practice to share … Read More »
Winners of EFNA’s 2021 Grants announced!
In 2021, EFNA is once again providing grants to support … Read More »
New e-learning series on Personalised Healthcare launched
As part of EFNA’s Training Initiatives for Neurology Advocates … Read More »
Draft of WHO Intersectoral GAP on epilepsy and other neurological disorders published
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) very much welcomes … Read More »
Addressing the impact of covid-19 on the lives of people living with neurological disorders
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on people … Read More »
ME/CFS in Europe – A Roundtable of European Stakeholders and Policymakers
Wednesday, June 9 13:00 – 16:00hrs CET Following joint planning … Read More »
White Paper Launch: Tackling cancer-related complications and comorbidities
For this year’s European Week Against Cancer, the European Cancer … Read More »
EFNA launch 2021 grants scheme on theme of Personalised Health and Social Care
Personalised medicine is a medical model that aims to provide … Read More »
OneNeurology Initiative aims to drive change for patients amid soaring figures
International neurological organisations and regional umbrellas are teaming up to … Read More »
Neurology advocates recognised for their actions against stigma in the EFNA Advocacy Awards
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) Advocacy Awards recognise … Read More »
Consultation now open on discussion paper for Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders are the most frequent, disabling, and costly of … Read More »
Patient Engagement in EU-Funded Brain Research Projects – Brain Awareness Week Event
EBC in partnership with EFNA & GAMIAN-Europe: Patient Engagement in … Read More »
Call for lay reviewers (neurodevelopmental disorders)
ERA-NET NEURON, a European funder of neurological research, would like … Read More »
SAFE launch Life After Stroke Series of Interactive Webinars
Stroke Alliance for Europe has launched a series of free … Read More »
ERN-RND webinar: ‘Improving care for rare disease patients in Europe’
We are pleased to invite you to this ERN-RND webinar … Read More »
ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion
EFNA endorses the ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion EFNA … Read More »
‘Me and My Brain’ – Art Competition winners announced!
During Autumn 2020, EFNA ran a competition on the theme … Read More »
Survey – Impact of Covid-19 on neurology service delivery
A survey by the European Federation of Neurological Associations, in … Read More »
EU4Health Programme budget grows to €5.1 billion
An opinion piece by Tadeusz Hawrot, EFNA Senior Advocacy Coordinator … Read More »
Improving Access to Care and Treatment for Huntingtons Disease Patients and Families
JOIN US FOR THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE ON THURSDAY 3 … Read More »
Global health leaders give green light to developing 10 year global plan on neurological disorders
An opinion piece by Tadeusz Hawrot, EFNA Senior Advocacy Coordinator … Read More »
EU4Health programme – a success story for neurology
An opinion piece by Tadeusz Hawrot, EFNA Senior Advocacy Coordinator … Read More »
MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain – upcoming meeting
SAVE THE DATE The future of BRAIN, MIND and PAIN … Read More »
October is Charcot-Marie-Tooth awareness month
The European CMT Federation (or ECMTF) has launched its 4th … Read More »
Art Competition – ‘Me and my brain’
Win up to €500! Adult and kids categories Following … Read More »
Kids Colouring Competition
Alongside our current art competition, EFNA are pleased to announce … Read More »
10 Guiding Principles for the European Commission’s new health programme
As you know, the European Parliament will shortly be … Read More »
The year so far… and what’s to come.
As we return from our summer break and face into … Read More »
EFNA Advocacy Awards 2021 – ‘Action Against Stigma’
Is your organisation working to tackle stigma? Are you a … Read More »
Results of EFNA’s Survey on Stigma and Neurological Disorder
In celebration of World Brain Day 2020, the European Federation … Read More »
Raise awareness on World Brain Day – July 22nd!
We’ll be sharing video stories from our members throughout the … Read More »
WEBINAR: Where’s Neurology? Influencing Covid Recovery Planning, Programmes and Policies
Our recent webinar – ‘Where’s Neurology? Influencing Covid Recovery Planning, … Read More »
Winners of EFNA’s #BrainLifeGoals Project Grants announced!
The #BrainLifeGoals campaign is an initiative of the European Federation … Read More »
The EU Health Coalition calls for an ambitious EU4Health programme for Europe to take the lead in healthcare
COVID-19 has exacerbated many of the existing, underlying problems of … Read More »
Upcoming webinar: ‘Where’s Neurology? Influencing Covid Recovery Planning, Programmes and Policies’
As a follow-up to our first webinar on the impact … Read More »
Increased prioritisation of neurological health called for in open letter to EU Commission
The EU Health Programme, managed by DG SANTE, received a … Read More »
EFNA publish 2019 Annual Report
DOWNLOAD the 2019 Annual Report 2019 was a busy year … Read More »
Covid-19: Shaping the Future of Neurology Advocacy
SYNOPSIS OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Following ‘Covid-19: Shaping the Future … Read More »
A long-awaited golden window for neurological health opens
Neurology has been awarded overdue attention in a report published … Read More »
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Covid-19 – Shaping the Future of Neurology Advocacy
May 21, 15-17h CET What’s this webinar about? EFNA is … Read More »
Will Covid-19 lead to increased EU oversight of public health?
With the Coronavirus crisis there are a growing number of … Read More »
European Commission will delay application of the Medical Devices Regulation due to COVID-19
The Commission proposed a one-year delay for the Medical Device … Read More »
EFNA publish position paper on patient involvement in research
Optimising patient involvement in neuroscience research All across the world, … Read More »
Commission confirms no coordinated effort to address neurology as public health priority
The European Commission confirms that there is no coordinated effort … Read More »
Survey: COVID-19: the brain tumour patient and caregiver experience
The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) has launched an important … Read More »
COVID-19: A Message from those living with Neurological Disorders
Authored by the European Federation of Neurological Disorders [EFNA] Neurological … Read More »
Outcomes of the 2019 – 2020 #BrainLifeGoals Projects
The #BrainLifeGoals campaign is an initiative of EFNA that aims … Read More »
EFNA’s #BrainLifeGoals campaign featured in Guardian health supplement
This week is Brain Awareness Week (March 16 – … Read More »
EFNA publish Position Paper on Access
Advocating for access to neurology treatment, services and support This … Read More »
EFNA Launch 2020 #BrainLifeGoals Project Grants
This Brain Awareness Week EFNA is launching the 2020 round … Read More »
EFNA Launch Survey on Stigma and Neurological Disorder
As part of our Brain Awareness Week 2020 activities EFNA … Read More »
CELEBRATE WORLD SLEEP DAY® ON MARCH 13 TO ADVANCE SLEEP HEALTH WORLDWIDE
Friday, March 13, 2020 is the 13th annual World Sleep … Read More »
Brain Health as a Global Priority – time for the EU to act now
The global momentum to deliver a more coordinated response to … Read More »
#BrainLifeGoals Photo Competition Results
Launched in 2019, the #BrainLifeGoals campaign is raising awareness of … Read More »
Brain Health as a Global Priority – Time for the EU to Act Now
On 18 February 2020, EFNA together with EBC and EAN, … Read More »
EFNA sign Joint Statement – Making cancer-related complications and comborbidities an EU Health priority
As part of a group of organisations from different health … Read More »
Global Health – EFNA activities update
At EFNA we remain engaged with global health initiatives and … Read More »
Neuroscience Research & Development: Influencing, Engaging and Optimizing Opportunities for Patient Involvement
SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th … Read More »
EFNA attend annual Caring for Carers conference in Athens
On September 27th, EFNA Executive Director, Donna Walsh, traveled to … Read More »
Health is a shared global value
Globalisation has created convergence of individual countries’ health problems and, … Read More »
Lucy completes 573km walk to raise awareness of Restless Legs Syndrome!
Today, on International RLS Day, Lucy Hoekstra has completed her … Read More »
An open letter to EU leaders, calling for increased prioritisation of neurological/brain health in EU policies
Today, the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA), together with … Read More »
Live webinar: Employment and Chronic Conditions in Europe – Facing the challenge
On 19 September 2019, from 2.00 to 3.00pm, the EU … Read More »
EFNA supports EU Health Coalition call for balanced Horizon Europe
EU Health Coalition calls for a balanced Horizon Europe that … Read More »
Walk with Lucy – Raising awareness of RLS
Lucy Hoekstra, from The Netherlands, has suffered from Restless Legs … Read More »
The first Raspberry Day for Cavernoma to be held this month
In July the Cavernoma Society was chosen by EFNA as … Read More »
Upcoming TINA workshop: Advocating for Access to neurology treatment, services and supports
Advocating for Access to neurology treatment, services and supports Warsaw, … Read More »
EFNA co-hosts World Brain Day events in 4 EU capitals
To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation … Read More »
Value Added Medicines award 2019 – Apply now
The Value Added Medicines sector group of Medicines for Europe … Read More »
8 PROJECTS SELECTED TO RECEIVE #BRAINLIFEGOALS PROJECT GRANTS
The #BrainLifeGoals campaign is an initiative of the European Federation … Read More »