Job opening – Communications and Advocacy Trainee, European Pain Federation EFIC
The European Pain Federation is a non-profit medical society, focusing on the subject of pain medicine. The Federation is composed of 39 chapters across Europe, with an Executive Office based in Brussels, Belgium. The Federation aims to improve pain medicine through...
SIP Newsletter 03 2024 – Now Available!
The third SIP Newsletter of 2024 is now available! Be sure to read this month’s editorial, which includes updates on: SIP priorities and activities; The launch of ‘SIP Policy Framework for the Delivery of Pain Care’; The report on the latest SIP event:...
SIP Denmark: Recent Updates
SIP Denmark is Delighted to Share Recent Updates! The Pixibook of Chronic Pain: Chronic pain can be complex and challenging to grasp, especially within a biomedical framework. To address this, SIP Denmark has developed the Pixibook, available as a video, print, and...Pain Treatment, Management and Prevention – Is Europe Providing Adequate Access?
Location: Fondation Universitaire, Brussels (Rue d’Egmont, 11). Date and time: 16th October 2024 at 10h30-13h00 CET An in-depth discussion on the accessibility of pain treatment, management, and prevention across Europe. This pivotal event, provided a unique...
SIP Portugal: 2024 Actions and Objectives
SIP Portugal is excited to share with you that 2024 was the year of action! They are proud to highlight the following objectives and initiatives that are putting SIP Portugal on the move: Representation at SIP events: SIP Portugal was present at two key SIP events in...
SIP France: Successful Pain Meeting at the French Senate
SIP France woud like to share that on Thursday 24th October, a meeting was held and organised at the French Senate to discuss the topic of chronic pain, bringing together healthcare professionals and policymakers. Please find the Agenda here.
SIP Sweden: Upcoming Workshop
SIP Sweden is delighted to share some exciting news: As we prepare for the official kick-off of SIP Sweden in spring 2025, we are hosting an important workshop this autumn on the 29th of November. This workshop will bring together participants from various physical...
SIP’s View on the Upcoming EU Health Policy Agenda
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform welcomes the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Political Guidelines, launched on 18th July and the Mission Letter to the new Health Commissioner, launched on 17th September. SIP welcomes the new health policies and priorities,...
European Day on Pain Awareness 2024
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...
Esther Pogatzki-Zahn and Caterina Aurilio elected as new EFIC Executive Board Members
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 Awareness Month 2024
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,...
Why Early Career Pain Researchers Should Attend #EFIC2025
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...
World Mental Health Day: SIP’s work on Mental Health policies
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...
