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Journal of the neurological sciences · 1d
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World brain day 2026: Brain health - Access for all.

Tissa Wijeratne, David W Dodick, Steven L Lewis, Trustees of the World Federation of Neurology
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Over 3.4 billion people globally are affected by neurological disorders, causing leading disability.

World brain day 2026: Brain health - Access for all.

Tissa Wijeratne et al. · Journal of the neurological sciences · 2026
Background

Neurological disorders affect more than 3.4 billion people worldwide and are now the leading cause of disability globally.

more than 3.4 billion people
Results
the global count of people living with brain and nerve conditions
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Despite remarkable advances in neuroscience, substantial inequities remain in access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

World Brain Day 2026 adopts the theme "Brain Health: Access for All", calling for coordinated global action to reduce these disparities.

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Built around five core pillars and five strategic priorities, World Brain Day 2026 provides a practical framework for governments, healthcare professionals, researchers, patient organisations, and communities to work together towards equitable access to brain health.

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Conclusion

The campaign reinforces a simple but urgent message: access delayed is potentially access, and brain health, denied.

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