One Voice for Neurology

Neurological conditions are one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today — yet access to neurological care remains deeply unequal. In this episode of One Voice for Neurology , Professor Riadh Gouider , First Vice President of the World Federation of Neurology, Head of Neurology at Razi Hospital in Tunis, and Ambassador for the One Neurology Partnership, shares his perspective on the...

In this episode of One Voice for Neurology, we explore a major new initiative set to reshape the future of brain research and collaboration across Europe — the European Partnership for Brain Health. Sam Pauly is joined by Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council, to discuss how this ambitious, multi-country partnership is bringing together national funders, researchers...

In this episode of One Voice for Neurology, Abdelfatah Ibrahim and Kevin Rostásy, the new Chairs of the OneNeurology Partnership, discuss progress in strengthening global collaboration across the neurology community. They reflect on key lessons from recent advocacy efforts and outline priorities for the year ahead. From advancing policy engagement to improving care and access for people living wit...

In this episode of One Voice for Neurology , we explore how personalised and precision approaches in neurology can improve care for everyone by recognising individual differences in brain health , including gender, sleep, and hormonal factors .  Our guests — Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha , medical doctor, neuroscientist, and founder of the Women’s Brain Foundation , and Dr Thomas Penzel , Presid...

Stroke and other neurological conditions are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide—but solutions exist. In this episode of One Voice for Neurology , Sam Pauly explores the global neurology agenda just days before the 4th UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, with five years left to meet the SDG 3.4 target of reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases. Hear from: Mia Grupper (...

Released on World Brain Day In this episode of the One Voice for Neurology podcast, we explore the lasting and often invisible impact of neurological disorders on individuals, families, and carers. We begin with a focus on encephalitis, featuring Dr Ava Easton from Encephalitis International. She discusses the causes, long-term effects, and the importance of the new WHO Technical Brief on encephal...

In this episode, host Sam Pauly explores the role of education, health literacy, and stigma in shaping experiences of neurological conditions. Genein Letford discusses how early education can support brain development and why the arts can be an effective tool for fostering understanding of neurological health. Abraham Ntshalintshali and Mary Secco join a roundtable discussion on epilepsy-related s...

In this episode, host Sam Pauly explores the healthcare challenges faced by displaced people, particularly those with neurological disorders. Sebastian Einseidel from the UN OCHA discusses global displacement in regions like Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. Yulia Ostapenko shares her experience being displaced from Ukraine, highlighting the human side of these crises. Dr. Bindu Menon offers insights fro...

 With a focus primarily on Sub-Saharan Africa in this episode we explore the challenges currently faced across the continent in accessing neurological care.  We’re joined by neurologists from the region as well as hearing from the WHO on the range of issues and barriers to care, from the low number of neurologists to the problem of stigma and discrimination.   Our guests will be discussing how the...

In this episode Sam Pauly meets 4 neurologists to discuss the challenges faced in India across the life course.  We’ll examine the role that Brain Health can play in India; how it can be promoted and its role in prevention of and protection from neurological disorders. We’ll learn more on what it’s like to live with a neurological disorder in India as a child and also as an elderly person and we’l...

How can the  WHO Global Action Plan be implemented at regional and national levels around the world?   In this episode Sam Pauly and her guests try to answer this question by case studying the region of Europe and discussing how nations can address disparities and inequalities as well as achieve success through collaboration and with EU initiatives like Healthier Together.     

Neurology is a truly global challenge, with the low- and middle-income countries carrying the heaviest burden.  This episode is about the challenges facing people living with neurological disorders in different regions of the world, and how governments, healthcare professionals and patient advocates can help turn things around.  Tune-in and join Sam Pauly and her international guests in the debate...

Celebrate with us the first-year anniversary of the OneNeurology Partnership and the One Voice For Neurology podcast with our host, Sam Pauly and her guests. In this episode, we go over the developments and achievements made by the OneNeurology partnership in the last 12 months. We will discuss what we can gain by addressing neurology as ONE, why the WHO Global Action Plan is a game changer, and w...

Join us in our 9th episode as Sam Pauly is joined by Christopher Agbega from Ghana.  Christopher lives with Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy, and is an advocate and peer trainer for the Ghana NCD Alliance and a projects officer of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations.  We discuss what it's like living with a neurological disorder in a developing country as well as the struggle...

Join us for this special 10 minute episode where we sit down with Dr Dan Chisholm, a mental health specialist at the WHO Regional Office for Europe and take a look at the global cost of neurological disorders and how it can be addressed. 

In our final episode we look ahead and ask what is now needed at International, European and national level.  We’ll be talking with Dr Tarun Dua, from the World Health Organisation Brain Health Unit and hearing some success stories from Iceland and Norway.   We’ll be discussing the Global Action Plan and hear what’s next for the OneNeurology Initiative and how people can get involved.  www.oneneur...

How do we best care for people living with neurological disorders?   In this episode we discuss why prioritising neurology as a whole means truly putting the patient centre stage.     We’re joined by a panel of guests from a cross section of the neurology community as well as hearing from someone living with migraine.  http://www.oneneurology.net

In our fifth episode we move the lens beyond treatment and focus on research.   We discuss the challenges of the research in neuroscience and how we can make the case for the value of innovation in brain research?  We’ll also look at the importance of prevention and ask is this a watershed moment for research?   We’ll also hear directly a person living with EMEA as well as message on treatment fro...

Treatment is under the spotlight in this, our fourth episode.   We’ll be talking about the solutions that exist and the value of bringing them to the people.  We’ll also discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach and hearing about the importance of innovation.  Plus we’ll have messages from the some of the companies who are who are delivering innovative solutions and hear from a person l...

This special episode is all about people living with neurological disorders.  We hear from 3 patient groups from a global, European and national perspective and discuss where the challenges faced are the same and where they differ.  As well as exploring how the OneNeurology  Initiative could help address these challenges.    We’ll also hear directly from three people living with different disorder...

In this, our second episode we discuss why now is the time to act for neurology.  We’ll be examining why neurology has soaring figures and asking has it been neglected historically?   Plus we’ll be case studying stroke and finding out what neurology as a whole can learn from it.  We’ll also have messages from the neurology community and hear from a person living with Myasthenia Gravis. For more in...

In our first episode we explore what makes neurology one and discuss the commonalities between disorders as well as the common challenges.   We’ll be hearing how these can be addressed with an integrated response, as well as how neurology should be positioned within broader discussions on brain health.   Plus we’ll have messages from the neurology community and hear from a person living with MS. F...

Coming soon! The One Voice for Neurology podcast, is a series of 7 podcasts exploring why it’s time to make neurology a priority, how that can be achieved with a global and uniform response and what that could mean for the future of neurology and those living with a neurological disorder.   This podcast is for anybody and everybody interested in making neurology one global priority. http://oneneur...