
Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading ...
Mar 14, 2024 · The top ten neurological conditions contributing to loss of health in 2021 were stroke, neonatal encephalopathy (brain injury), migraine, dementia, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage), …
11 million lives lost each year: urgent action needed on neurological care
Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …
Parkinson disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 9, 2023 · Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity, walking and imbalance) and a wide variety of non-motor …
Brain health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 17, 2025 · Brain health is the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural and motor domains, allowing a person to realize their full potential over the life course, …
WHO launches new toolkit to improve care for neurological disorders
Jul 8, 2024 · WHO has today published a new implementation toolkit to the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP), outlining specific actions and resources for …
Dementia - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 31, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on dementia providing key facts and information on signs and symptoms, rates, risk factors, social and economic impacts, human rights, WHO response.
Global status report on neurology
Oct 12, 2025 · Neurological conditions are the leading cause of ill health and disability, affecting over 1 in 3 people worldwide. The Global status report on neurology presents the first comprehensive global …
Epilepsy - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 7, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on epilepsy, a chronic noncommunicable disorder of the brain that affects people of all ages. The fact sheet includes key facts, signs and symptoms, causes, treatment, …
WHO calls for better access to medicines to reduce vast treatment gap ...
Jul 22, 2024 · Despite the significant progress made in developing effective, safe, and cost-effective medicines that enhance the quality of life of individuals with neurological disorders, these medicines …
Stroke - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 19, 2025 · Stroke is also part of WHO’s broader work on neurological disorders. The Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (2022–2031) promotes better access …