| No images? Click here  Friday, 10 October 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY Launch of WHO Global Status Report on Neurology 14 October 2025, 10:30 CEST In its landmark Global status report on neurology, WHO provides estimates of number of deaths caused by neurological disorders, as well as the global burden of neurological conditions The report also warns that less than one in three countries around the world have a national policy to address the growing burden of disorders. The top 10 neurological conditions contributing to death and disability as of 2021 were stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, idiopathic epilepsy, neurological complications linked to preterm birth, autism spectrum disorders, and cancers of the nervous systems. Low-income countries have significantly fewer neurologists compared to high-income nations despite the high burden of these diseases. Many low- and middle-income countries lack national plans, budgets and workforce. WHO is calling for urgent, evidence-based and coordinated global action to prioritize brain health and expand neurological care. To receive an embargoed copy of the report and the accompanying press release please contact Ms Dalia Levin at levind@who.int and please cc mediainquiries@who.int Embargo lifts on October 14 at 10:30 CEST   You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list.  |
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