ENOC joins fight against rheumatoid arthritis

The campaign seeks to educate the public on the high incidence, symptoms and consequences of the disease if left untreated, as well as on the importance of early detection.

Informational material and posters on rheumatoid arthritis have been made available in 30 of the busiest ENOC service stations across the UAE.

"Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects many women in the UAE," said Khalid Hadi, ENOC Group Brand and Marketing Manager. "We are proud to be a part of this humanitarian campaign, which has the potential to make a real difference. Early detection means a better quality of life for sufferers, and ENOC is using its extensive reach to educate a wide swathe of the UAE community, especially those who have the condition but are unaware of it."

As an auto immune disease, rheumatoid arthritis affects women of all ages, progressively wearing out joints and body tissues to cause pain, swelling, stiffness and permanent disability. Early detection and treatment can help slow down and even stop joint damage, reduce pain and prevent consequent deformity as well as disability.

Estimates place up to 75% of UAE women at risk for rheumatoid arthritis during their lifetime. Currently, there are almost 20,000 women in the country who have the condition but are unaware of it.

Many symptoms and warning signs of the disease go unnoticed or misdiagnosed until joints and body tissues are damaged beyond repair.