We support everyone affected by lupus and other autoimmune diseases in Uganda. Wherever you are living with lupus or you are a parent, spouse or loved one, we are your partner in this journey.
LUPUS IS NOT CONTAGIOUS
3.41 M
people living with diagnosed lupus worldwide
9 in 10
are women
38%
develop lupus nephritis
2
practising rheumatologists for 48 million Ugandans
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Parents, spouses and carers
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Health workers and partners
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A life is more than a diagnosis. This space will hold a patient’s own words, experiences and hopes.
If these signs keep coming back, see a health worker and ask about lupus.
Painful or swollen joints
Rash across cheeks and nose
Extreme tiredness
Fevers with no clear cause
Mouth ulcers
Hair loss
Sensitivity to sunlight
Swollen feet or ankles
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