Published on : 15 Oct 2025, 7:22 am Summary

WHO warns neurological disorders now cause over 11 million deaths each year.

More than 3 billion people or over 40% of the global population live with neurological conditions.

Only one in three countries has a national policy to address brain health.

Low-income nations face severe shortages, with up to 80 times fewer neurologists.

WHO urges urgent global action to prioritise brain health and expand access to care.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the world is failing to respond adequately to a mounting crisis in neurological health, with disorders such as stroke, dementia and epilepsy claiming more than 11 million lives every year.

In its Global Status Report on Neurology , released on October 14, 2025

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