SIP Armenia is currently in development, and we are pleased to see the progress being made towards strengthening pain care, professional education, and patient advocacy in Armenia, in close collaboration with the National Association of Pain Medicine of Armenia and...
About World Spine Day October 16 is World Spine Day, the annual global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of spinal health and the impact of spinal pain and disability. The 2026 theme, “Spine Health for Life”, highlights the importance of protecting and...
The report from the 3rd Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) National Platform Call of 2026 is now available! During the meeting, attendees had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP priorities for 2026, including employment and the economic considerations of pain, and gender...
The On The Move (OTM) Working Group has recently published a new position paper in the European Journal of Pain (EJP) titled “Walking for Chronic Pain: Why It Matters, What We Know and How to Get Started”. The position paper brings together current...
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is an initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we have the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet peers, share...
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...
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...
SIP Advocacy Toolkit Training in Denmark – Report from the Event The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is pleased to share updates from the Advocacy Toolkit in Denmark, held on 17 September 2026 in Copenhagen. The training aimed to strengthen awareness of pain...
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...
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...
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...
EFIC is delighted to announce the winners of the first EFIC National Poster Prize, recognising outstanding posters presented at national scientific meetings held in 2025. As this was the first edition of the Prize, we were pleased to receive strong entries from across...
Luis Garcia-Larrea looks back on his three years as European Pain Federation President: “We work in the dark, We do what we can, We share what we have” Henry James Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, As I approach the end of the third and final year of my Presidency, I...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Armenia Strengthening collaboration with SIP The National Association of Pain Medicine of Armenia (NAPM Armenia) is pleased to report its successful and...
With less than a year to go until Glasgow, we sat down with five of our #EFIC2027 plenary speakers to hear directly from them about the research behind their sessions. More interviews will follow soon. Kristian Petersen: The Quest for Pain Biomarkers in...
