Ep. 67: EAN and WFN Brain Health Initiatives

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Wolfgang Grisold (Vienna, Austria) In this podcast episode of EAN Cast, Professor Thomas Berger, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Medical University in Vienna, and Professor Wolfgang Grisold, the current president of the World Federation of Neurology, discuss two important topics. First, they delve into the history and implementation of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Intersectoral Global Action Plan for epilepsy and other neurological disorders (ICAP). They emphasize that ICAP is a global effort to improve neurological services, and while epilepsy is a key focus, it covers various neurological disorders across countries, regardless of their income level. They highlight the importance of ICAP's five points: policy, treatment, prevention, research and innovation, and public health. Secondly, they discuss the concept of brain health, a mission closely related to ICAP, and its importance. They mention the need to raise awareness, address stigma associated with neurological diseases, and work towards individualized care for patients. They stress that these initiatives require collaboration at all levels, from global organizations to individual neurologists.