Observed globally on 10 May.

Objective :  to raise awareness about lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that is often misdiagnosed due to its wide-ranging symptoms.

• Established: 2004 by the Lupus Foundation of America and other international organizations.

About Lupus

• Nature of Disease: It is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, affecting skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs.
• Symptoms: Fatigue, joint pain, facial rash (butterfly rash), and organ inflammation.
• Types: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common and serious form.
• Global Impact: Over 5 million people worldwide live with lupus.