Virtual events
As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to affect us worldwide, ABDA has been closely tracking its impact on the global community. The in-person Patient Education Program & Walk for Behcet's Disease are postponed until 2022. The International Behcet's Conference has also been postponed until 2022. We continue to educate the world about Behcet's Disease. Our free on-demand educational webinars can be accessed here: www.behcets.com/webinarlibrary
Upcoming webinars and registration are available here: www.behcets.com/webinars
Many other important events will take place virtually.
Rare Disease Day 2021
Please join us for FREE virtual events centered around Rare Disease Day. On March 1, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will host an all day celebration. Register here: https://ncats.nih.gov/news/events/rdd
May events
May is Behcet's Awareness Month
May 20th is International Behcet's Awareness Day
Share this day with others on social media and add the hashtag #BehcetsDisease
We need your help to raise awareness among the general public, healthcare professionals, policymakers and researchers in order to improve the lives of everyone impacted by Behcet’s Disease. Behcet's awareness is necessary so that symptoms can be recognized quickly and patients are able to receive a definitive diagnosis and the support they need. In addition, raising awareness assists with advocacy efforts by ensuring that patients have access to treatments and to increased globalization of research and patient advocacy initiatives.
Learn more about the journey of patients and caregivers through https://www.behcetsconnection.com/