Encephalitis International
World Encephalitis Day (WED) 2026
World Encephalitis Day (22nd February) is the biggest day of the year for people whose lives have been affected by inflammation of the brain. Since its launch in 2014, World Encephalitis Day has reached 225 million people directly in our efforts to grow international awareness of encephalitis.
This year’s campaign centres on the launch of F.L.A.M.E.S. This is a lifesaving acronym.
F.L.A.M.E.S. reflects the urgent neurological signs that the general public and non-specialist acute medics should be aware of to help recognise encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) earlier.
What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is caused either by an infection invading the brain (infectious encephalitis) or through the immune system attacking the brain in error (post-infectious or autoimmune encephalitis).
Types Of Encephalitis
Three people every minute are diagnosed with encephalitis.
Professionals & Researchers
