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...
Together to relieve Chronic Pain The first Global Day Against Pain was organised in 2004 by the International Association on the Study of Pain (IASP) and the European Federation of the IASP Chapters (EFIC). The World Health Organization (WHO) co-sponsored the...
About World Mental Health Day Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day brings global attention to mental health and highlights priorities for improving mental health care. This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, focuses on the...
World Patient Safety Day, observed every year on 17 September, is a global campaign led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness, mobilise action, and reduce avoidable harm in healthcare. This year’s theme, “Safe care for noncommunicable...
Recognising, understanding, and addressing health inequities is fundamentally important to reducing the global burden of persistent pain, as is the consistent, comparable measurement of pain outcomes across studies. EFIC is pleased to announce its endorsement of three...
Every year on 8 September, #WorldPTDay is a moment of reflection and awareness of the challenges physiotherapists face daily. Moreover, it is an occasion to highlight the necessary steps to allow physiotherapists worldwide to deliver the best patient care. This...
Good news: We are extending the workshop submission deadline by one week. The new and final deadline is 14 September 2026, 12.00 noon CEST. No further extensions will be granted, so this is your last opportunity to shape the #EFIC2027 Scientific Programme. The theme...
The 15th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC arrives in Glasgow, Scotland from 21–23 April 2027. Centered on the theme “Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication,” the congress places early career researchers (ECRs) at the heart of...
Stay informed about the latest developments in pain policy by subscribing to the SIP Newsletter. Each edition provides: An overview of the current pain policy landscape and SIP’s key priorities; A concise summary of SIP’s recent activities and achievements; News and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of the SIP Joint Statement on Employment and the Economic Considerations of Pain. Developed collaboratively by eight professional and patient organisations working in the field of pain and...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform has released a new infographic on Employment and the Economic Considerations of Pain, highlighting the significant impact chronic pain has on individuals, workplaces, healthcare systems, and economies. The infographic...
