International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases is held on May 12. This event in the second decade of the month May is annual. 
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The International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) is observed on May 12 every year since 1992. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) are collectively known as Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND).
May 12 was chosen as it coincided with the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the English army nurse who inspired the founding of the International Red Cross. Nightingale was believed to have suffered from ME/CFS like illness.
The day is designated to spread awareness among people about CIND and help the world to understand the seriousness of these diseases and conditions. It also aims to assist and educate patients, patient support groups and organizations, healthcare professionals about CIND.
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