Become a #GlobalVoiceForME on May 12th
Together, we are battling a global health crisis.
This year marks the 55th anniversary since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially acknowledged ME, highlighting the urgency of addressing this global health crisis.
In recent times, the landscape of ME has evolved with COVID-19 triggering a surge in the numbers of individuals affected by ME. Today, we estimate that more than 55 million individuals worldwide are living with the debilitating effects of this condition. Amidst these escalating numbers, member organisations of the World ME Alliance are actively joining forces, amplifying their support for initiatives that seek to address the multifaceted impact of ME on individuals and communities alike.
With your support, we will be a #GlobalVoiceForME.
Take action!
Call on your country to become a #GlobalVoiceForME
Take the first step by searching for your country below! We’ll then guide you through the next steps.
Ivana
Brazil
“Please prevent thousands and thousands more people from developing ME.”
Mieko
Japan
“We deserve attention.“
Mlindeni
South Africa
“In my community, it’s taboo to be too sick.“
Why should you become a #GlobalVoiceForME?
ME knows no borders, and neither should our efforts to combat it. It is crucial that we work around the world to address this crisis.
COVID-19 continues to trigger a surge in the number of people affected by ME. Your voice is vital to ensuring this is addressed.
By fostering international cooperation, sharing research findings, and building recognition in every nation, we can pave the way for advancements in ME understanding and treatment.
Our goal is a world without ME.
Never underestimate the power of a share…
ME is a global health crisis. And millions more are getting sick following #COVID19. Will you become a #GlobalVoiceForME on #WorldMEDay this May 12th?
Find out more at worldmeday.org
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Resources
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World ME Day News
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“I miss the real Priscilla, who loves to dance” – Priscilla, Brazil
Name: Priscilla FalcãoPronouns: she/herAge: 46Home: Salvador, BrazilSick for: 7 years I’ve always had a very fragile immune system, so my illness is probably post-viral. I feel like I only have 10-20% of the energy capacity I had before I got sick. If doctors were trained to deal with ME/CFS, I could certainly have a much…
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“I fear being conscripted” – Max, Ukraine
Name: MaxPronouns: he/himAge: 36Home: Lviv, UkraineSick for: 18 years Back in 2006 I was a perfectly healthy, vibrant 2nd year University student studying molecular physics in Kyiv, Ukraine. I caught pneumonia and first thought nothing of it, but later had to spend 2 weeks in hospital to recover. I was discharged, yet I felt something…
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“We shouldn’t be out of sight, out of mind” – Una, South Africa
Name: Una Alexia KarlsenPronouns: she/herAge: 42Home: Cape Town, South AfricaSick for: 20 years (Content warning: medically assisted dying) In 2020, during the Cape Town Pride parade, I collapsed, just half a block from the start. If I tried to stand up I would become dizzy, my heart rate would shoot way up, and I’d fall…
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World ME Day is coordinated by the World ME Alliance and its members.
By focusing on a single day and collaborating across many organisations, we aim to maximise our collective power.
