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...
In September 2024, the EFIC Council elected Esther Pogatzki-Zahn as the next EFIC President (2026-2029) and Caterina Aurilio as the next Honorary Secretary (2024-2027). Prof. Esther Pogatzki-Zahn is an experienced anesthetist, pain specialist, and researcher with a...
Breast cancer is among the most frequent forms of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in women, concerning every country of the world and any woman after puberty, with increasing rates in later life. As the World Health Organisation (WHO) reports, in 2022,...
Attending #EFIC2025 is an excellent experience for early career pain researchers: The largest international scientific congress on pain in 2025 provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the latest advancements in pain science, collaborate with global...
About World Mental Health Day 10 October is World Mental Health Day, the annual recurrence of WHO’s campaign to celebrate the advancements in this field and raise awareness of upcoming mental health priorities. This year’s #WorldMentalHealthDay focuses on...
The European Pain Federation EFIC conducted Part 2 of the Exams for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy (EDPP) in Leuven, Belgium, in September 2024. The event marked a key milestone for healthcare professionals...