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Leading headache science, education and management globally

The world’s leading membership organisation for those with a professional commitment to helping people affected by headache

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This site promotes the Society and its activities, and is home to the Society’s international journal Cephalalgia. We welcome Society members and all who work or seek information in the field of headache.

As a charity, the purpose of IHS is to advance headache science, education, and management, and promote headache awareness worldwide.

The official journal of the International Headache Society
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IHC 2021 registration now open

IHC 2021 registration now open

Register today to take advantage of the early-bird registration fees - deadline 20 May 2021.

IHS Junior Virtual Mentoring Programme – application deadline 23 April

IHS Junior Virtual Mentoring Programme - application deadline 23 April

Don't miss our deadline to apply for the Junior Virtual Mentoring programme.

IHS Past-President to receive Scientific Breakthrough Award from the American Brain Foundation’s Commitment to Cures

IHS Past-President to receive Scientific Breakthrough Award from the American Brain Foundation’s Commitment to Cures

Congratulations to Professor Peter Goadsby, IHS President from 2011-2013, who has been awarded the ABF Scientific Breakthrough Award.

IHS webinar – Headache treatment in Latin America

IHS webinar - Headache treatment in Latin America

Register today for the IHS webinar organised especially for healthcare providers in Latin America.