Middle East Arthritis Foundation to shed light and bust misconceptions

Middle East Arthritis Foundation to shed light and bust misconceptions

Leading experts to share breakthrough innovations in improving the lives of people with auto-immune diseases; patients and caregivers to help create further awareness, share inspirational stories and promote the support network for everyone to have access

Dubai, UAE – The Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF), a non-profit organization that strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, will host its first in-person event in two years on 15th October 2022, at the Shangri La Hotel, Dubai, to mark World Arthritis Day (WAD), observed globally on 12th October every year to spread awareness on arthritis and ease the struggles of people fighting this debilitating disease. This year’s event under the theme ‘Inspired by Patients…Driven by Passion!’ aims to underline the importance of awareness about the symptoms of various autoimmune and rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions, as early diagnosis of auto-immune diseases such as arthritis can lead to better treatment possibilities and interventions.

The event will be an opportunity for patients and caregivers to interact with specialists and be aware of the breakthrough innovations in emerging treatment plans and challenges. The year will also mark MEAF’s creative collaborations with diverse organizations as it is a crucial step to elevate the pressing need