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    ASIF Council Meeting

    45 representatives from ASIF Members from 25 different countries will gather in Colombia in October for our biennial in- person Council Meeting. Find out more about the programme...

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What is axSpA?



Axial Spondyloarthritis (also known as axSpA or axial SpA) is one of a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases known as Spondyloarthritis that share clinical and genetic features.

AxSpA is a progressive chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac (SI) joints that connect the lower spine to the pelvis. This results in pain and stiffness in the lower back, hips and buttocks. It can also affect other joints in the body, as well as tendons and ligaments. It causes inflammation and can lead to chronic pain, and impairments in mobility.

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Latest from ASIF

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12 September 2024

Focusing on Latin America

At ASIF we are always working to increase our understanding, from an axSpA perspective, of the differences between countries’ healthcare systems and the often complex social issues that affect people’s health. We are now increasing our focus on Latin America.

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26 June 2024

Shining a Spotlight on IMAS

Shining a spotlight on the real-life impact of axSpA The Spotlight on IMAS event brought together people living with axSpA, representatives from patient organisations, rheumatologists, researchers, and some of our industry partners.

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12 September 2024

ASIF Council Meeting

45 representatives from ASIF Members from 25 different countries will gather in Colombia in October for our biennial in- person Council Meeting. Find out more about the programme...

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ASIF programmes

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12 September 2024

World AS Day

Thank you to our members for providing feedback on this year’s World AS Day campaign. Understanding what worked, what could be improved and hearing your ideas for future campaigns is invaluable as we evaluate the campaign’s success and begin thinking about 2025.

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12 April 2024

IMAS

Dive into the numbers from the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS) Global Report in our interactive webpages. With data from more than 5,500 patients from 27 countries across five continents, IMAS is the largest ever survey of axSpA patients.

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12 April 2024

Patient Resources

Did you know we have a set of three new infographics, which help to support people living with axSpA? The resources aim to inform people how disease activity is typically measured; support them in building a partnership with their doctor; and assist them in focusing on their personal and lifestyle goals.

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About ASIF

Established in 1988, the Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation is an international membership organisation representing patient associations around the globe specialising in the support of patients with axSpA with 56 Patient Organisation Members from 45 countries around the world.

ASIF’s Mission is to advocate globally to improve the lives of people affected by axial spondyloarthritis and related conditions. To grow, strengthen and empower our community, and to raise awareness around the world.

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