IAFME contacts the WHO about ME
The International Alliance for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IAFME) has produced a trans-national consensus document covering Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Recognition, research and respect: An agenda for change in M.E. has the support of over 60 clinicians, researchers, and non-governmental organisations from 28 different countries.
As a member of IAFME, WAMES supports the sending of this document to the World Health Organisation by the Chair of the IAFME and Chief Executive of Action for M.E., Sonya Chowdhury, and the Executive Director of IAFME, Alexandra Heumber, requesting a meeting with representatives to discuss how they can work together to achieve the aims.
The IAFME is calling on the World Health Organisations (WHO) to take leadership for people living with ME worldwide who continue to face poor access to healthcare and support. Recognition, research and respect – an agenda for change in ME 25.11
WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
This consensus document has three aims:
- To provide an overview of ME and the disease burden
- To highlight barriers to progressing research in the ME field
- To propose an agenda for change
Dr Heidi Nicholl, CEO Emerge Australia and Vice-Chair IAFME said,
“This consensus document is a result of collaborative work from international experts, academics and researchers. It represents an important step forward that will underpin the global advocacy led by the IAFME, and has the broad support from stakeholders around the world. We look forward to hearing from the World Health Organisation in response to the Alliance’s request that they co-ordinate a global public health response to ME”
For more information: Alexandra Heumber aheumber@iafme.org, Executive Director IAFME.
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