World Brain Day Observed on 22 July 2025.
Important Days
World Brain Day 2025 was observed on 22 July with the global theme “Brain Health for All Ages.” Initiated by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), this day focuses on promoting brain health awareness and encouraging action on neurological care across all stages of life. The campaign aligns with the UN-IGAP (Intersectoral Global Action Plan) and WHO’s neurological strategy.
- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) started observing World Brain Day in 2014, marking the anniversary of its own founding on 22 July 1957. The idea was proposed in 2013 and approved by the WFN Board in February 2014.
- The first-ever World Brain Day theme was “Our Brain, Our Future.” Since then, each year has focused on a different neurological disorder or brain health aspect.
- In 2025, the theme “Brain Health for All Ages” highlights a life-course approach—from prenatal brain development to elderly care—emphasizing awareness, prevention, education, access, and advocacy. The campaign aims to address key neurological issues like stroke, dementia, epilepsy, migraine, and Parkinson’s, which contribute significantly to the global disease burden.
Main Point :- (i) This year’s observance is part of the broader mission to reduce global neurological mortality and disability. With over 9 million deaths per year due to neurological disorders, the campaign encourages multi-sectoral engagement, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where access to neurological care remains limited.
(ii) WFN has urged governments, schools, medical professionals, and civil society to host screening drives, educational events, webinars, and awareness programs to eliminate stigma, improve early detection, and build equitable neurological healthcare systems.
(iii) The 2025 campaign also supports the implementation of the UN-IGAP (2022–2031), working toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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