World Lupus Day is marked globally on May 10th every year
The global lupus community will come together for a day of action that will consist of several activities designed to “Make Lupus Visible” so that the world can learn more about this debilitating disease and join us in the fight against lupus.
World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis and treatment of lupus, and better epidemiological data on lupus globally. World Lupus Day serves to rally lupus organizations and people affected by the disease around the world for a common purpose of bringing greater attention and resources to end the suffering caused by this disabling and potentially fatal autoimmune disease.
In Nigeria, Arise Monalisa Foundation will as usual bring the campaign on sensitization, awareness, mobilization, action plan, seeking government attention and endorsement of the deadly disease, partnership and support to help people living and suffering from the deadly disease.
Last years World Lupus Day theme tagged ‘Making Lupus Visible’ was a huge success. Arise Monalisa Foundation organized a Walk for Life sensitization and mobilization campaign, displaying and sharing of several information materials, literatures and images about Lupus disease and how to manage it.
The event was capped with a widely publicized symposium at the Hilton Hotels Abuja where dignitaries from both private and public sectors, entertainment industry personalities, media houses, government agencies and their representatives attended to learn first hand about this deadly disease. Read More >>>>
On December, 2021, AMF, in furthering awareness campaign for this year’s World Lupus Day, organized a highly attended and publicized Press Conference. Read More>>>>
Diagnosing lupus is often difficult as its symptoms mimic those of other common ailments. However, a major proviso of this condition is facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly. Other signs and symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Persistent chest pain
Joint pain, swelling and stiffness
Fever and fatigue
Fingers and toes turns blue when exposed to cold
Headaches, confusion and some memory loss
It is due to this that Arise Monalisa Foundation in conjunction with the World Lupus Federation is inviting everyone around the world to participate in this coming 15th annual observance of the World Lupus Day. This condition affects citizens of all nationalities, ethnicities, races, ages and genders. While this condition has no boundaries, understanding lupus can help control its impact. Join the organisation’s effort in ensuring that people with Lupus are diagnosed and treated effectively.
It is then our pleasure to welcome everyone to the World Lupus Month of awareness. (The entire month of May is dedicated for Lupus awareness globally) with May 10th as World Lupus Day, marked globally with different chapters, countries carrying out the mobilization and awareness of making lupus visible.
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