Bangkok--Oct 18--Spark Communications
The 1st World Psoriasis Day takes place on 29th October 2004. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a truly global event that sets out to give the 125 million people with psoriasis around the world a platform.
What are the aims of World Psoriasis Day?
Raise Awareness: to let people with psoriasis know that they are not alone and to raise the profile of this devastating skin disease and the misery it causes. To dispel myths about the condition, such as the mistaken view that psoriasis is contagious.
Better Access: to encourage healthcare systems, governments, physicians, carers and all those responsible for psoriasis care to allow psoriasis sufferers access to optimum therapy. For too long, psoriasis has been a low priority. It is a legitimate disease and must move up the healthcare agenda.
Deliver Information & Knowledge: to provide information to those who are affected by the condition as well as the general public in order to educate people about the condition so that they can discuss it more openly and confidently.
Provide A Patient Voice Platform: to provide a platform from which the patient voice can be heard and from which patients can been encouraged to speak out about their needs and wants.
Who is behind World Psoriasis Day?
The event has been coordinated by a steering committee chaired by Professor Peter van de Kerkhof. The World Psoriasis Day steering committee comprises medical professionals, representatives from psoriasis patient groups across the world, people with psoriasis and a pharmaceutical industry partner.
What is the Psoriasis Patient Proclamation?
The Psoriasis Patient Proclamation, to be launched on World Psoriasis Day, is a public declaration from people with psoriasis around the world asking for improved understanding, equal, better treatment and for an end to myths about their disease or discrimination due to the unsightly appearance of their skin.
Where can I get more information?
For all additional information, please contact our website www.worldpsoriasisday.org or contact Psoriasis Society of Thailand, Tel: 0-2354-8036 ext 134, 106 End.
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