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...
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...