Professor Riadh Gouider, Renowned Tunisian Neurologist, Elected as First Vice-President of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
Professor Riadh Gouider, a prominent Tunisian neurologist, has been elected as the First Vice-President of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) during the World Congress of Neurology held in Seoul from October 12 to 15, 2025.
This election, in which he faced an Australian candidate, marks a significant milestone, as Professor Gouider becomes the first neurologist practicing in Africa and the Arab world to hold this position within this international reference organization.
Key Facts About Professor Gouider
- Head of the Neurology Department, SEP and Alzheimer's Center at the University Hospital Razi
- Has been working for several years to develop research and training in the field of neuroscience
- Chairs the Tunisian Network of Neurology and Neuroscience Associations
- Elected member of the French Academy of Medicine
This appointment confirms the important place of Tunisian neurology on the global scientific scene.
Source
According to a press release
