The White Book on Global World Neurology: Structure, Workforce, Capacities, and Procedures of Neurology

Editors

Wolfgang Grisold (Editor), Steven L. Lewis (Editor), Riadh Gouider (Editor), Alla Guekht (Editor)

ISBN: 9783032108692

Published: 3 June 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Springer

Description

The White Book on Global World Neurology is a comprehensive, single-volume synthesis of the structure, workforce, capacities and procedures of neurology worldwide. Compiled under the auspices of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), it draws on the inputs of WFN regions, developments of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to map how neurological care is organized, resourced and delivered across every region and income band — from the historic development of the field to its rapid growth in recent decades.

Key Features

• Unique, up-to-date summary of global neurology structure and practice
• Direct inputs from the WFN, WHO and the UN ECOSOC Sustainable Development Goals
• Overview and possible future orientation and structure of neurology education worldwide

Coverage

Neurology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, neuroradiology and neuropsychology, with dedicated material for patient organisations, nursing, carers, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Regions are analysed using both the World Bank income classification (High, Upper-Middle, Lower-Middle and Low income) and the North–South divide.

About the Authors

Wolfgang Grisold is a specialist in neurology and psychiatry, a trustee of the World Federation of Neurology since 2009 and its current president; he has edited 16 books. Steven L. Lewis is Secretary-General of the WFN, Physician-in-Chief and Endowed Chair of Neurology at the Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute (Jefferson Health), and Editor of World Neurology, the WFN's official newsletter. Riadh Gouider is Professor of Neurology and Head of the Neurology Department at Razi University Hospital, Tunisia, and Co-Chair of the WFN Education Committee. Alla Guekht is Director of the Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry and Professor of Neurology at the Russian National Research Medical University, with research interests in epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease and post-COVID neurological conditions.

Table of Contents

Why Do We Need a White Book on Neurology? — History of the World Federation of Neurology — The Development of Neurology as a Field — Neurology and Public Health — Promoting Healthy Brains Across Life — The WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan and Its Impact — The United Nations and the Economic and Social Council — Neurology and the Impact of New Technologies — Reaction to Health Emergencies — Global Burden of Neurological Disorders — Neurological Department Structures — Neurology Subspecialties — Neurological Rehabilitation: Present and Future — Soft Facts That Are Essential — World Federation of Neurology and Regional Neurological Organizations — Neurology: Relation with Close and Overlapping Fields — Education in Neurology — Young Neurologists — Allied Health Professions — and further chapters (25 in total) covering global neurology practice.

Why buy this book?

A single reference synthesising how neurology is structured, staffed and practised across every region of the world — built directly on WFN, WHO and UN ECOSOC data. Useful for benchmarking neurology services, informing workforce and education planning, and supporting policy and advocacy work in global health.

Keywords

Global neurology, brain health, WHO, neurology education, patients and carers, advocacy in neurology, Sustainable Development Goals, neurology workforce

Target Audience

Neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, academic medical libraries, health policymakers, medical educators

Genre

Neurology, Global Health Policy, Medical Education

Q&A

What does The White Book on Global World Neurology cover?
It covers the structure, workforce, capacities and procedures of neurology worldwide, based on inputs from the World Federation of Neurology, the WHO and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Who edited this book and what is the WFN's role in it?
It was edited by Wolfgang Grisold, Steven L. Lewis, Riadh Gouider and Alla Guekht, all senior officers of the World Federation of Neurology, which shaped the book's global scope.

How does the book address differences in neurology workforce across regions?
It analyses neurology structures and workforce using the World Bank income classification and the North-South divide, comparing capacities across high-, middle- and low-income regions.

Is this book useful for medical education and library reference?
Yes — it includes a dedicated section on the present and future of neurology education worldwide, making it a reference title for academic medical libraries.

Where can I buy The White Book on Global World Neurology?
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