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Paediatric Society of the African League against Rheumatism

Collaborate

Improving life for kids with RMDs through global virtual collaboration and brainstorming

Create

Driving global health interventions for children with RMDs through agency partnerships.

Inform

Update members of the association and others on current information about management of Paediatric RMDs.

Our Vision

Equal access to quality pediatric rheumatology healthcare for children in Africa with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases(RMDs) so that they may live, grow and thrive.

Mission

To improve the healthcare of children with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Africa through raising awareness, advocacy, education, research, formulation and enactment of policies that promotes their growth, development, survival and overall well-being.

Who We Are.

The Paediatric Society of the African League Against Rheumatism is an association of healthcare professionals, allied healthcare workers, patient support groups and all relevant stakeholders involved in the care and management of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases afflicting the children of Africa.

Vision.

Equal access to quality pediatric rheumatology healthcare for children in Africa with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases(RMDs) so that they may live, grow and thrive..

Collaborate

To collaborate with members through online meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops in order to have brainstorming sessions on improvement of quality of life of children with RMDs.

Create

To create and align with ground-breaking interventions that positively influence the health of children with RMDs through national and international agencies.

Inform

Update members of the association and others on current information about management of Paediatric RMDs.

What are Rheumatic Diseases?

When you hear the word "rheumatism", you may think of the aches and pains associated with arthritis. However, rheumatic diseases are much more than this. Many rheumatic diseases are often more aggressive among children compared to adults. Furthermore, children often are not able to explain accurately their symptoms as adults do. This contributes to delayed diagnosis that may result in chronic pain, disability and even death.
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What are Rheumatic Diseases?

When you hear the word "rheumatism", you may think of the aches and pains associated with arthritis. However, rheumatic diseases are much more than this. Many rheumatic diseases are often more aggressive among children compared to adults. Furthermore, children often are not able to explain accurately their symptoms as adults do. This contributes to delayed diagnosis that may result in chronic pain, disability and even death.

February 18, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT! PAFLAR BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION

If you are interested in joining the PAFLAR board of directors, Please send your CV and Letter of intent to info@paflar.org By 14th of March 2025. Elections guidelines are attached in pdf for you to check your eligibility Elections for Board members and officials of the organization who shall include but not limited to the ...