World AS Day 2026
On the 2nd of May 2026, we join the global community in marking World AS Day, raising awareness of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions worldwide.
💡 This year’s message is clear: “It’s not only back pain.”
AxSpA is often misunderstood as simple back pain, but it goes far beyond that. It can cause chronic pain, stiffness, fatigue, and affect multiple parts of the body, including joints, eyes, gut, and skin. Many symptoms are invisible, yet they have a profound impact on daily life – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
⏳ Too often, people wait years for a diagnosis because symptoms are overlooked or misunderstood. Raising awareness is key to earlier recognition, better care, and improved quality of life.
👣 This year’s campaign also reminds us: Every step tells a story of strength. Living with axSpA means resilience, even when the challenges are not visible.
At the ENDOTARGET EU Project, we are committed to advancing research on chronic inflammation and the gut–joint axis, contributing to a better understanding of diseases like axSpA and supporting more personalised approaches to care.
🤝 Let’s listen, learn, and stand together with the axSpA community.
For more information, have a look here: https://asif.info/worldasday/
