Purple and Orange February Awareness

February is a month marked by two important health awareness campaigns: Purple February and Orange February. Both aim to alert the population to chronic diseases and the importance of early diagnosis.

 

Purple February is dedicated to raising awareness about three chronic diseases with no cure: Alzheimer's, lupus and fibromyalgia. The campaign encourages early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to improve patients' quality of life. Although these diseases still have no cure, medical monitoring and the adoption of healthy habits can help control symptoms and slow their progression.

 

Orange February focuses on raising awareness about leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells. The campaign reinforces the importance of donating bone marrow, one of the main treatments for patients with the disease. The more people who can donate, the greater the chances of finding a match and saving lives.

 

The initiatives of these campaigns seek to encourage solidarity and support for people facing these diseases. Health professionals reinforce that information is a powerful tool to combat prejudice and promote the well-being of patients.