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How common is ME/CFS — and how has that changed?

ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) now affects an estimated 275 million people worldwide—a dramatic increase driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and Long COVID. In Australia, over 945,000 people are living with ME/CFS, and in New Zealand, 185,000. This widespread, often disabling condition highlights the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and support.

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OMF Australia, led by Rebecca Morse, is driving research excellence in post-infection diseases through global collaboration.

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