13 November 2025
Every October, the global Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) community comes together to raise awareness, share experiences, and strengthen our collective voice. This year’s theme ‘Accelerate Action for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus’ (#Action4SBH) inspired a powerful global movement of advocacy, creativity, and solidarity.
3 November 2025
We are delighted to announce that this year’s WSBHD25 Challenge Winner is Fekadu Yadessa. Through his powerful message, Fekadu called for #Action4SBH on prevention through food fortification with folic acid in Ethiopia.
25 October 2025
Today we celebrate World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day. This policy brief calls for its recognition as an official United Nations International Day to raise global awareness, promote prevention through folic acid fortification, and advocate for inclusive policies and lifelong care.
1 October 2025
October is Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, filled with inspiring events and activities organised by IF and its members across the globe. Together, we aim to highlight the urgent need for inclusive healthcare, rights, and opportunities for people living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Join us in celebrating WSBHD on 25 October!
14 November 2024
During each international conference, the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) presents the Award of Excellence to an individual or organisation in recognition of their special contribution to the service of people with disabilities in general or to people with hydrocephalus and spina bifida in particular. In 2024, Prof. Dr. Rick Finnell received the Award of Excellence during the 30th International Conference on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2 November 2022
The Annual Global Conference for the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2022 (WSBHD22) successfully took place on October 25th 2022 on this year’s theme Elevate your Voice!
3 October 2022
The 10th edition of the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus day is around the corner! This year the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus community will celebrate it under the theme Elevate Your Voice all around the world. Celebrations will take place throughout the month of October through various colourful activities.
5 September 2022
On October 25, persons with Spina Bifida and their families worldwide will come together to celebrate the 10th edition of the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2022 (#WSBHD22) on the theme: “Elevate Your Voice”.
2 November 2021
On October 29th, to celebrate the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day, the IF International Youth Group held the “Digital Escape Room - Unlock Your Right to Health” side-event.
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