WHO: Global Policies Fall Short in Combatting Neurological Disorders Impacting 3B

The World Health Organizations report reveals that over 3 billion people suffer from neurological disorders, yet fewer than one in three countries have effective policies to combat these challenges.

• The World Health Organization reported that neurological disorders, including Alzheimers disease and stroke, are responsible for over 11 million deaths annually worldwide.
• Over 3 billion people are affected by conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, and dementia, highlighting a significant global health challenge according to the WHOs Global status report on neurology.
• Less than one in three countries has a national policy addressing the rising burden of neurological disorders, indicating a critical gap in healthcare response efforts globally.