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International Headache Week (IHW), set to take place March 15-21, 2026, is a global initiative led by Lifting The Burden (LTB) to raise awareness of the burden of headache disorders worldwide.

The Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA) is thrilled to announce that the Headache Education, Access, Diagnosis, and Care Health Equity Act (HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536) has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Trahan and Fitzpatrick. This bipartisan legislation is a historic first for our community; the first standalone bill focused on migraine and headache disorders.

Despite progress, fewer than 12% of people with migraine overcome the barriers of consulting a provider, receiving an accurate diagnosis, and accessing appropriate treatment. To close this gap, experts emphasize the need for structured, community-based headache services.

AHS recognizes that to fulfill its core goal of improving the lives of people impacted by migraine and other headache disorders, healthcare advocacy is essential.