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Listen to the ANZMES Executive Committee as they call on policymakers and health professionals to take vital action for those in our community living with Severe-Very Severe ME/CFS.
#RememberingtheUnseen #SevereMEDay #MillionsMissing #CalltoAction #MedicalEducation
Transcript:
Fiona: “Today, we speak for the 25%—the thousands of New Zealanders with Severe ME who are missing from their own lives.”
Ange: “Severe ME is not fatigue. It’s a catastrophic illness that can leave people unable to eat, speak, or tolerate light and sound.”
Amy: “Many are trapped in darkened rooms, requiring 24/7 care. Their suffering is invisible—but it is real.”
Anna: “To our healthcare professionals: your care can make or break lives. Learn about Post-Exertional Malaise. Stop harmful advice. Believe your patients.”
Steve: “To our MPs: inaction is no longer an option. Fund dedicated care and research. Mandate ME education. Update disability policy.”
Ange: “To the public: you can help. Share this message. Start a conversation. Amplify the voices of the #MillionsMissing.”
Wendy: “Every name in our InMEmory tribute is a life lost to systemic neglect. Every person still fighting deserves better.”
Anna: “This Severe ME Day, we demand more than awareness. We demand urgent, systemic change. Join us.”
Listen to the ANZMES Executive Committee as they call on policymakers and health professionals to take vital action for those in our community living with Severe-Very Severe ME/CFS.
#RememberingtheUnseen #SevereMEDay #MillionsMissing #CalltoAction #MedicalEducation
Transcript:
Fiona: “Today, we speak for the 25%—the thousands of New Zealanders with Severe ME who are missing from their own lives.”
Ange: “Severe ME is not fatigue. It’s a catastrophic illness that can leave people unable to eat, speak, or tolerate light and sound.”
Amy: “Many are trapped in darkened rooms, requiring 24/7 care. Their suffering is invisible—but it is real.”
Anna: “To our healthcare professionals: your care can make or break lives. Learn about Post-Exertional Malaise. Stop harmful advice. Believe your patients.”
Steve: “To our MPs: inaction is no longer an option. Fund dedicated care and research. Mandate ME education. Update disability policy.”
Ange: “To the public: you can help. Share this message. Start a conversation. Amplify the voices of the #MillionsMissing.”
Wendy: “Every name in our InMEmory tribute is a life lost to systemic neglect. Every person still fighting deserves better.”
Anna: “This Severe ME Day, we demand more than awareness. We demand urgent, systemic change. Join us.”