Since 2021
Previous editions
Five editions, one message that never changed: amyloidosis must be diagnosed sooner. Here is what each year brought, and the material it left behind.
2025
Fifth Edition
The fifth World Amyloidosis Day focused on hereditary amyloidosis, raising awareness of the specific challenges faced by people and families affected by hereditary forms of the disease. The campaign brought together organisations around the world through educational resources, patient stories and local awareness initiatives.
Events around the world
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France
World Amyloidosis Day in France
Medical conference, workshop for patients and a Facebook live on October 18 in Nancy, gathering 150 patients and caregivers.
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Belgium
World Amyloidosis Day in Belgium
Two dates, October 24 and 26, around a Concert for Amyloidosis bringing the community together through music.
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Sweden
World Amyloidosis Day in Sweden
“Living a good life with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis, is it possible?” An open lecture, also broadcast live.
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United Kingdom
World Amyloidosis Day in the United Kingdom
An afternoon of learning and support for people living with amyloidosis, a Midlands patient and family event, with expert speakers and discussions.
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Brazil
World Amyloidosis Month in Brazil
A regional meeting on hereditary and wild-type amyloidosis in Brasília, alongside a campaign broadcast on national TV throughout October with six doctors.
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Spain
World Amyloidosis Day in Spain
AMILO's World Amyloidosis Day event, held on October 24 during the congress of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
2024
Fourth Edition
The fourth World Amyloidosis Day continued to unite patient organisations, patients, healthcare professionals and supporters around the world. The campaign focused on raising awareness, sharing information and strengthening the global amyloidosis community.
2023
Third Edition
The third World Amyloidosis Day brought together more than 20 countries in a growing international movement. Patient stories, expert interviews and local initiatives helped raise awareness and strengthen connections across the global amyloidosis community.
2022
Second Edition
The second World Amyloidosis Day continued to raise awareness of amyloidosis while giving a stronger voice to patients and caregivers. Through personal stories and international initiatives, the campaign highlighted the impact of the disease on patients and their families.
2021
First Edition
The first World Amyloidosis Day brought together amyloidosis patient organisations from around the world to raise awareness of the disease and highlight the importance of earlier diagnosis. The campaign introduced the “Be the Link” message, encouraging everyone to help create connections within the amyloidosis community.
