JUST PUBLISHED: Global status report on neurology The growing burden of #neurological disorders represents a major global public health issue. Every year, disorders such as stroke, meningitis and #epilepsy kill over eleven million people, making them the world’s leading cause of ill health and disability combined. Over forty percent of the world’s population are living with a neurological disorder, impairing the physical and #mental health, quality of life and well-being, and ability for full participation in society of those affected. The inequities in neurological care remain substantial. People in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionally affected by neurological disorders, while #health systems in many parts of the world still lack the resources to adequately address the scope of the problem. This burden is complicated by #stigma and discrimination which can hamper lives, increase the risk of poverty, and make accessing care even more difficult. Yet many neurological disorders are preventable or treatable through existing interventions, and research advances increasingly lead to more effective prevention, treatment and care. The Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022–2031 marks a historic milestone in public health policy. It presents an unprecedented opportunity to confront the growing global burden of neurological conditions and to promote #brain health across the life course. WHO stands fully committed to working alongside Member States, people with lived experience and civil society to implement this transformative plan and achieve its ten ambitious targets by 2031. Report available here iris.who.int/handle/10665/38…