There are many days related to neurological diseases being celebrated by professional organizations in collaboration with World Health Organization, national organizations and local health ministries including World Stroke day, Epilepsy Day, Rabies Day.

These days have proven to be extremely helpful in promoting public awareness and generating advocacy throughout the globe including developing Asian, African and Latin American countries. The World Federation of Neurology was established on July 22 1957. It was suggested by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee that 22 July 2014 should be celebrated as “World Brain Day”. This proposal was announced at WCN, Council of Delegates meeting on 22 September, 2013 and the proposal was received with a warm welcome by delegates. The Board of Trustees meeting in February 2014 endorsed this proposal as an annual activity. World Brain Day 2026 is a global call to address these disparities and advocate for change. Science and medicine have made significant progress in understanding the brain, yet millions of people globally still cannot access essential care. More than 3.4 billion people currently live with neurological conditions, making brain disorders the leading cause of disability worldwide. Access to neurological care remains uneven across countries, regions, and communities.   Many people still face barriers including cost, lack of trained specialists, long waiting times, stigma, and limited access to services

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World Brain Day