Advocacy

Watch a full recording of the European Brain Health Summit, held on 16 November 2023, featuring key international voices on the burden of non-communicable diseases.

The European Brain Council released a Call to Action on Putting Brain Health on the Global Agenda, aimed at the United Nations and Member States, at the recent Brain Health & Research Day in New York.

The EAN was invited to share information about the Brain Health Mission at two recent events in the 17th district of Vienna; the District Health and Social Fair, and the Brain Health Day.

EAN President, Paul Boon, provides an update on recent and forthcoming events, including brain health activities in the US, the EAN Brain Health Summit on 16 November, and the National Neurological Societies Forum.

EAN President, Prof. Paul Boon, and Past President, Prof. Claudio Bassetti took part in the Brain Health & Research Day at the Science Summit as part of the 78th United Nations General Assembly on 18 September.

The Brain Health Mission was an unmissable feature of the exhibition at the EAN Congress 2023 in Budapest. With its bicycle-powered smoothie maker, reading lounge, and giveaways, the bright green stand attracted lots of comments - literally, written all over its walls!

Representatives from key organisations in neurology detailed their actions for a European advocacy in the brain space in a Studio Session held on the third day of EAN 2023.

The historical context and current efforts in advocating for brain and neurological health - specifically epilepsy - formed the basis of this special Studio Session at EAN 2023.

Leading neurologists discussed how to promote brain health and overcome the global burden of brain disorders in a dedicated Studio Session on the first day of EAN 2023.

Watch a full recording of the European Brain Health Summit 2023, held on 9 May, featuring key international voices on precision neurology and the prevention of neurological diseases.

EAN President, Paul Boon, on the forthcoming Brain Health Summit, EAN advocacy activities, the recent national societies forum, and more.

Join our team of leading experts, policymakers and stakeholders on a journey through the European brain health landscape on May 9.

During EAN 2022 Prof. Paul Boon and Prof. Claudio Bassetti recorded a short chat about brain health ahead of World Brain Day on July 22, which this year has the theme 'brain health for all'.

The Global Action Plan will address the worldwide challenges and gaps in providing care and services for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders and ensure a comprehensive, coordinated response.

EAN President, Claudio Bassetti provides a general update and insights into the EAN’s current activities and priorities.