


Our final quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2024 is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
SIP National Platform Call Report Available
The Report from the fourth and last SIP National Platform call of 2024 is now available! The fourth SIP National Platform meeting took place on 28 November 2024. At this meeting, SIP National Platforms had the opportunity to review and discuss their annual activities...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – December 2024
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. France Use of opioids in pain management: a delicate balance Valéria Martinez, President of the SFETD The prescription of opioids for the treatment of pain...
SIP Launches Infographics on Access to Treatment
Following the launch of the SIP Book of Evidence on the Burden of Pain, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) is delighted to announce the launch of a series of infographics on access to treatment. The infographics cover the following topics: The prevalence of pain...
2024 SIP Annual Report Available
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Annual Report for 2024 is now available! If you would like to know more about SIP’s achievements, activities and objectives for 2024, be sure to read the full Report here.
SIP Portugal: New Translations Available!
SIP Portugal is excited to share the Portuguese translations of two essential resources: SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health: Exploring the connection between chronic pain and mental health and offering essential recommendations for policymakers. Policy...
EFIC just launched its 2024 Annual Report
The EFIC Annual Report presents financial information for the year preceding the report publication and give insight into recent organisational updates and various projects of the Federation concerning Advocacy, Education, Research, Scientific Congress and relation to...
#EFIC2025 Late-Breaking Abstract submission EXTENDED!
We are pleased to announce that the deadline for #EFIC2025 abstract submission has been extended, giving you more time to submit your work and have the chance to showcase your research and receive valuable feedback. FINAL Late-Breaking Abstract Submission...
CRPS Awareness Month: November 2024
About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness month Since 2014, the month of November is recognised as Colour the World Orange™ for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) awareness. CRPS is a painful and debilitating post-traumatic primary pain disorder. Clinical...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Sessions for Early Career Researchers
This year, the 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC will be held in Lyon, France from 24-26 April 2025. As Europe’s most important multi-disciplinary and multi-professional organisation in the field of pain science, we represent 39 constituent national...
SIP Event Report: Pain Treatment, Management, and Prevention – Is Europe Providing Adequate Access?
The Report from the SIP event, “Pain Treatment, Management, and Prevention – Is Europe Providing Adequate Access?” is now available! Hosted on 16th October 2024 in Brussels, the event brought together policymakers, pain specialists, and patient advocates to tackle...
SIP Stakeholder Forum Report
SIP is Delighted to Share the Stakeholder Forum Meeting Report! The SIP Stakeholder Forum Meeting brought together National Platforms and stakeholders working in the field of pain or pain-related policies to discuss their activities and priorities for 2024, and to...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Sessions for Physicians
This year, the 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC will be held in Lyon, France from 24-26 April 2025. As Europe’s most important multi-disciplinary and multi-professional organisation in the field of pain science, we represent 39 constituent national...