Question-What is the theme of the ‘World Brain Day’ 2021?
(a) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
(b) Our Brain, Our Future
(c) Move Together To End Depression
(d) Migraine: The Painful Truth
Ans. (a)
Related Facts-
- World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting advocacy related to brain health.
- It is celebrated on July 22.
- This year, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and MS International Federation (MSIF) are at the forefront, leading the campaign to spread awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease whose effects range from cognitive impairment to significant physical disability.
- Theme-The theme of this year’s World Brain Day is “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”, which entails raising global awareness about multiple sclerosis.
- The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) was established on July 22 1957 in Brussels, Belgium.
- It was suggested by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee that 22 July 2014 should be celebrated as “World Brain Day”.
- The day was first observed in 2014 and this is the eighth World Brain Day.
- This proposal was announced at WCN, Council of Delegates meeting on 22 September, 2013 and the proposal was received with a warm welcome by delegates. The Board of Trustees meeting in February 2014 endorsed this proposal as an annual activity.
By- Yogesh Pratap Singh
Reference- https://wfneurology.org/about-us.