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World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2026
About World Mental Health Day Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day marks WHO’s annual campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts to improve mental health care worldwide. This year’s theme, "Lived experiences heard: real...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
October is recognised globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer, promote early detection, support those affected, and highlight the importance of continued action throughout the year. In 2026, Living Beyond Breast...
EFIC welcomes new and re-elected Executive Board members
In September 2026, the EFIC Council held its Executive Board elections. Prof. Esther Pogatzki-Zahn also formally took office as EFIC President for 2026-2029. The Council had elected her as President-Elect in 2024. Read more about her presidency. Two Board members were...
A Letter from President-Elect Esther Pogatzki-Zahn
Esther Pogatzki-Zahn shares her vision as European Pain Federation President: Dear colleagues, I feel honoured to have been elected as the next President of the European Pain Federation EFIC. It is a privilege to take on this role at a moment when the case for closer...
Call for Modules: Contribute to the EFIC Academy Education Platform
We are pleased to share that the European Pain Federation EFIC is opening a Call for Modules for the EFIC Academy Education Platform. If you have a topic you want to teach and colleagues you want to teach it with, submit your proposal by 8 November 2026. What is a...