World Arthritis Day, known as WAD, is a global awareness day held on 12 October every year.
Important Days
World Arthritis Day, known as WAD, is a global awareness day held on 12 October every year. WAD aims to help raise awareness of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, often referred to as RMDs, to all audiences around the world. WAD was initially founded in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI). The debilitating effects of RMDs, of which more than 200 exist, are little known; However, their impact is felt on a larger scale – and quietly. EULAR's WAD 2023 campaign focuses on understanding issues facing different audiences in the field of rheumatology, such as a shrinking medical workforce, long wait times for appointments, or a lack of understanding of RMDs among government decision makers.
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