
EFNA Celebrates a Landmark Inaugural Conference in Dublin
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) successfully held its … Read More »
EFNA Participation in EBC Brain Days at UNGA81
EBC Brain Days at UNGA81 23–24 September 2026 | New … Read More »
Webinar Report: Towards a European Neurological Health Strategy
Date: 14 September 2026 Host: Astri Arnesen, President, EFNA Moderator: … Read More »
My Story – Constant Reinvention
Patient Perspective on Brain Health Series My Story – Constant … Read More »
Even the Longest of Days Will Eventually Come to an End
Patient Perspective on Brain Health Series Even the Longest of … Read More »
Living With the Unknown – Until Narcolepsy Finally Had a Name
Patient Perspective on Brain Health Series Living With the Unknown … Read More »
Patients with ME cannot wait for a cure before the harm stops – Ona Albizu
For many years, I have lived with moderate/severe myalgic encephalomyelitis … Read More »
Podcast: What Will the European Neurological Health Strategy Deliver?
In the latest episode of Brain Health Matters, we explore … Read More »
Register Now: EFNA Webinar on a European Neurological Health Strategy
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) will host a … Read More »
Ireland Urged to Champion a European Neurological Health Strategy During its EU Presidency
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is among a … Read More »
Meet the winners of EFNA Conference BrainTalks Competition
As part of EFNA’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we launched the … Read More »
EFNA Welcomes Two New Members: Alzheimer Europe and Epilepsy Plus Alliance
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is pleased to … Read More »
Reflections from the Milan Longevity Summit: Brain Capital, Longevity and Meaningful Patient Influence
On 23 May, EFNA’S Executive Director, Dr. Orla Galvin had … Read More »
The Parliament Magazine’s Rare Diseases Forum 2026: A reflection from Ambition to Action for Europe’s Rare Neurology Community
The European Parliament Magazine’s Rare Diseases Forum, held in Brussels … Read More »
Report from the European Partnership for Brain Health Foresight Symposium
The European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) Foresight Symposium … Read More »
Report from the Official Launch of the European Partnership for Brain Health
The official launch of the European Partnership for Brain Health … Read More »
EFNA Statement from the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79)
As the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) gets underway in … Read More »
Event Participation: A European Strategy for Neurotechnology
Hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee on 13 … Read More »
EFNA, EAN, and OneNeurology Call for Protected Palliative Care Amidst Evolving End-of-Life Legislation
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA), the European Academy … Read More »
EFNA General Assembly and Stronger Connected Workshop Held in Brussels
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) convened its General … Read More »
Managing Life with Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease – Nicole Thorpe
When I was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at age 39 … Read More »
EFNA participates at high-level conference “Medical Devices: Innovation and Patient Safety”
On 16 March, 2026, the European Commission hosted a high-level … Read More »
Upcoming webinar: “Addressing psychological distress in palliative care”
We are pleased to invite you to join an upcoming … Read More »
EFNA BrainTalks Competition 2026
Share your voice. Shape the future of neurology in Europe. … Read More »
Register now for the EFNA Conference 2026!
For 25 years, European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has … Read More »
MEP Interest Group Meeting Focuses on Rare Neurological Conditions and Mental Health
On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the MEP Interest Group on … Read More »
EFNA Participates in SANT Committee Hearing on Brain Health
On Tuesday, 24 February, EFNA’s Executive Director Dr Orla Galvin … Read More »
The Invisible Issues of Rare Neurological Conditions
In 2024 EFNA conducted a comprehensive survey to uncover the … Read More »
Save the date: Next MEP Interest Group Meeting takes place February 25
Topic: Living With Rare Neurological Conditions and the Impact on Mental … Read More »
EFNA response to the adoption of the UN Political Declaration on NCDs
As 2026 begins we (EFNA) reflect on and welcome the … Read More »
End of year reflection
A Message from EFNA President, Astri Arnesen As we approach … Read More »
Join EFNA’s 2026 Community Advisory Board!
Are you passionate about advocating for patients and making a … Read More »
EFNA’s Neurolytics Project receives charitable donation from Boston Scientific Foundation Europe
We are delighted to announce that EFNA has received a … Read More »
Save the Date: EFNA announce 2026 conference!
For 25 years, European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has … Read More »
European Partnership for Brain Health to commence on 1st of January 2026
As partners of the CSA BrainHealth, EFNA is pleased to … Read More »
Work Interrupted: Employment & Neurological Conditions
In the latest episode of the Brain Health Matters podcast, … Read More »
EFNA Participation in European Patients’ Forum Congress
At the recent European Patients’ Forum Congress 2025 – “Shaping … Read More »
EFNA participation in ‘Digital Health 2030 – Perspectives in Motion’
On Thursday, 4 December, EFNA took part in the high-level … Read More »
Urgent Call for a Ringfenced, Standalone Health Budget for Europe
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission published its draft … Read More »
Workshop Report: Advancing Health Literacy of Patients and Professionals
Advancing Health Literacy of Patients and Professionals Brussels, 17 October … Read More »
Meeting Report: MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions, October 2025
Health Literacy in Action: Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Policy Impact … Read More »
Navigating Neurology: Why Health Literacy Matters
In the latest episode of the Brain Health Matters podcast, … Read More »
Register now: Stronger Connected Workshop, October 17
On Friday, October 17, at the Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, … Read More »
Save the date: Next MEP Interest Group Meeting takes place October 16
Topic: Health Literacy in Action: Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Policy … Read More »
First Patient Included Marks Major Milestone in EU-Funded Clinical Trial
Brussels, Belgium, August 11, 2025 — PsyPal, has reached a … Read More »
Invisible Battles: The Unseen Realities of Neurological Conditions
To mark World Brain Day 2025, we’re delighted to bring … Read More »
Enhancing Parkinson’s Care Across Europe
Accelerating Commitment: Enhancing Parkinson’s Care Across Europe Helsinki June 23 … Read More »
EFNA at the 11th EAN Congress: Spotlight on Health Literacy
EAN TV Studio Sessions are dynamic live broadcasts featuring expert … Read More »
Joke Jaarsma awarded Lifetime Fellowship of the European Academy of Neurology
We are delighted to announce that EFNA’s Past President, Joke … Read More »
Stronger Connected Workshop Report: Health Literacy
Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport Hotel, Wednesday, April 9th BACKGROUND … Read More »
Read EFNA’s 2024 Annual Report now!
2024 was another eventful year for EFNA. We established our … Read More »
EFNA welcomes eNAP – the European Narcolepsy Alliance for Patients
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is pleased to … Read More »
Unlocking the benefits of online access to prescription medicines
Online access to prescription medicines has been a safe and … Read More »
The European Health Data Space: Unlocking the potential of health data in Europe
With the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation now in … Read More »
Meeting Report: MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions, February 2025
‘Shaping the Future: Policy Responses to Rare Neurological Challenges’ February … Read More »
Science Matters! A Statement from the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies & Allies
Science drives discoveries that expand knowledge and understanding of ourselves, … Read More »
Results of our survey on the invisible issues of neurological conditions
Survey on the invisible issues of neurological conditions The European … Read More »
Meeting report: Engaging in advocacy at EU level and the benefits that can bring nationally
The MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions … Read More »
Upcoming meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain Health & Neurological Conditions
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End of year reflection
2024 has been an incredibly eventful year for EFNA, and … Read More »
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Future of Brain Health
In an ever-evolving world, technological advancements are revolutionising the way … Read More »
Register for upcoming workshop on advocating for neurology at EU-level
The MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions … Read More »
Unveiling the Invisible: A Working Visit to the European Parliament on Neurological Conditions
Article by EFNA’s Community Advisory Board Member Andra Bria Neurological … Read More »
EFNA at the Brain Innovation Days 2024
On November 13th and 14th, EFNA participated in the 4th … Read More »
Meeting Report: MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions
‘Invisible Issues: Bridging the gap between the perception of neurological … Read More »
Join EFNA’s 2025 Community Advisory Board!
Are you passionate about advocating for patients and making a … Read More »
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Patient involvement in neuroscience research
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the … Read More »
EFNA President speaks at EU Parliament event ‘The Brain Health Imperative: Policy and Innovation for European Impact’
Event title: ‘The Brain Health Imperative: Policy and Innovation for … Read More »
EFNA Written Statement shared at 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
Health ministers and high-level delegates from the 53 Member States … Read More »
EFNA appointed to the Health Technology Assessment Stakeholder Network
31-10-2024 We are delighted to announce that the European Federation … Read More »
EFNA at the WHO Forum: Shaping the Future of Neurology and Mental Health
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA), as secretariat of … Read More »
A message on World Polio Day
A message from our member organisation The European Polio Union, … Read More »
EFNA’s Community Advisory Board Workshop Highlights Patient Involvement in Neurology Research
On October 3rd, EFNA’s Community Advisory Board participated in an … Read More »
Event Recap: Pain Treatment, Management, and Prevention – Is Europe Providing Adequate Access?
On 16 October 2024, we participated in the event entitled … Read More »
Julian Spinks appointed EFNA representative to EMA PCWP
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is delighted to … Read More »
Upcoming meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain Health & Neurological Conditions
Invisible Issues: Bridging the gap between the perception of neurological … Read More »
EFNA participate in Science Summit At The 79th United Nations General Assembly
Two important brain health events took place as part of … Read More »
Workshop Report: Advancing Patient Experience Data in Healthcare Decision-Making
On 3rd and 4th September Dr. Orla Galvin, Executive Director … Read More »
EFNA launches survey on the invisible issues of neurological conditions
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has today launched … Read More »
Sign the Call to Action for Rare Neurology

Report: EFNA’s Stronger Connect Workshop 2024
REPORT: EFNA’S STRONGER CONNECTED WORKSHOP April 5TH 2024 Download the … Read More »
Meeting Report: Launching PsyPal; Pioneering psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care
On 9th April 2024, the PsyPal project, funded by the … Read More »
New Board Member – Arabela Acalinei
EFNA is delighted to welcome our newest Board Member- Arabela … Read More »
EFNA welcomes two new members
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) is pleased to … Read More »
Neurological Conditions Now Leading Cause of Ill Health and Disability Worldwide
A new study published by the Lancet Neurology has found … Read More »
Patient Involvement in HTA Processes – EFNA Recommendations
EFNA has today published a review the current state of … Read More »
EFNA launch EU Elections Toolkit
March 11, 2024 The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) … Read More »
Invitation to the launch event of the PsyPal project
We are pleased to invite you to the launch event … Read More »
Report: EFNA’S Stronger Connected Workshop
REPORT: EFNA’S STRONGER CONNECTED WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 29TH 2023 Download the … Read More »
EFNA’s EU Election Manifesto
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has today launched … Read More »
Join EFNA’s Community Advisory Board!
Are you passionate about advocating for patients and making a … Read More »
European Union funds groundbreaking research into psychedelic therapy
A European consortium of 19 partners, including the European Federation … Read More »
New e-learning module on the EU Health Data Space
EFNA’s latest e-learning module explores the EU Health Data Space … Read More »
Brain Health Matters Podcast, Episode 2
Episode 2 of the Brain Health Matters Podcast is available … Read More »
Event Report: Patient Involvement in HTA processes
EVENT REPORT: Meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain … Read More »
EFNA’s Stronger Connected Map – Try it now!
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has today launched … Read More »
New e-learning series on Health Technology Assessment
EFNA’s latest e-learning series explores Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Over … Read More »
EFNA launch ‘Brain Health Matters’ podcast!
We are delighted to announce the launch of EFNA’s new … Read More »
EFNA launch Rare Neurology Multistakeholder Charter
Up to 36 million people in Europe are living with … Read More »
Rare Neurology Charter – Invitation to an Open Consultation
Up to 36 million people in Europe are living with … Read More »
EFNA announced as WHO/Europe Non-State Actor
October 15, 2023 Today, at the 73rd session of the … Read More »
New e-learning series on WHO’s IGAP
EFNA’s latest e-learning series explores the WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action … Read More »
EAN Congress 2023 – Event Report
EFNA AT THE EAN Congress 2023 in Budapest 1ST – … Read More »
EU Pharma Revision – Position Paper
Download the EFNA Position Statement On The EU Pharmaceutical Strategy … 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 »