The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is pleased to announce the evolution of its Stakeholder Forum into the SIP Policy Forum, marking a more focused and strategic phase of collaboration on European health policy. Across Europe, an estimated 150 million people...
Pain research generates findings that matter: for people living with pain, for health professionals, and for policy. Yet much of that knowledge never travels beyond the pages of scientific journals. The newly established EFIC Lab-to-Society Working Group was set up to...
Recognising Pain After Stroke Observed every May, Stroke Awareness Month highlights the significant impact of stroke and the importance of prevention, early recognition, and access to timely care. While rapid intervention is critical in the acute phase, stroke can...
International Nurses Day 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives Celebrated annually on 12 May, International Nurses Day recognises the vital contributions nurses make to global health and well-being. The 2026 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future....
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
The DIGI4MSK Congress is a hands-on professional event for clinicians and healthcare professionals working in musculoskeletal pain management. Fully funded by the European Union, it is free to attend – in person or online. What to expect The congress is built...
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is among the leading causes of disability in Europe, affecting an estimated 200 million people. Despite its prevalence, access to clear, evidence-based information remains uneven – for healthcare professionals and people living with...
We are thrilled to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain will take place from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom! The school aims to develop skills of assessing and treating pain related to cancer and its treatment and in those surviving...
Every April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative aimed at increasing public awareness of the causes, effects, and management of stress. This year’s theme is #BeTheChange, a call for personal agency, action, and transformation. It highlights the power of our...
In an effort to encourage exchanges between the different pain groups, improve coordination in the search for common themes of interest, and increase the international visibility of each chapter’s scientific activities, the European Pain Federation EFIC is...
Planning to submit a workshop proposal for #EFIC2027 in Glasgow? This practical webinar is designed to help prospective organisers navigate the submission process with confidence and clarity. Taking place on 12 May 2026 at 11:30 AM CEST, the session will provide a...
The European Pain Federation is a non-profit medical society, focusing on the subject of pain medicine. The Federation is composed of 40 chapters across Europe, with an Executive Office based in Brussels, Belgium. The Federation aims to improve pain medicine through...
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching a webinar series called “EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab: Soft Skills for Hard Science”. What...
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...
