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    Who We Are

    Founded in 1955, The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) is a professional, scientific, non-governmental organization comprising of 130 member societies, consisting of 5 Continental Associations, 119 National Neurosurgical Societies and 6 Affiliate Societies, representing over 30,000 neurosurgeons worldwide.

    The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) aspires to promote global improvement in neurosurgical care. The mission of the WFNS is to work together with our member societies to improve worldwide neurosurgical care, training and research to benefit our patients.


    Mission & Vision

    Our Mission

    To work together with our member societies to improve worldwide neurosurgical care, training and research to benefit our patients.

    Our Vision

    A world where safe, timely and high-quality neurosurgical care is accessible to all.

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