It is a great pleasure to be with you on the occasion of today's workshop, which is part of the events for the World Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Week.
The Karaiskakio Foundation, the Cyprus Paediatric Society, the Association of People with Congenital Immunodeficiency and Friends, as well as the International Organization of Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency are joining forces for the success of today's event. They are united by the common goal of raising awareness and information about the Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Immunodeficiencies.
Primary Immunodeficiencies are disease entities that present with a complex clinical picture and constitute a constantly evolving field of medicine. They are genetic disorders with partial or total deficiency of the Immune System and are distinguished from Secondary Immunodeficiencies which are the result of another, acquired cause.
Immune System dysfunctions make sufferers vulnerable to recurrent and persistent infections. For this very reason, Early Screening, Accurate Diagnosis and Targeted Treatment are particularly important in order to effectively intercept them and prevent them from causing further permanent damage.
Activities such as today's workshop strengthen the collective effort of the Scientific Community and Organized Patients. Health Care Professionals with their scientific training and their human approach, together with Organized Patients, strengthen their daily struggle for a better quality of life for people with Primary Immunodeficiencies.
The rapid development in the field of Primary Immunodeficiencies requires the effective dissemination of knowledge through science-based dialogue. The targeted topics of today's workshop provide an opportunity for active participation and discussion of issues of concern to healthcare professionals. In addition, the testimonies of patients' experiences highlight the importance and strengthen the relationship between health professionals and patients.
Friends,
The Ministry of Health supports and declares its support for all efforts made by organised groups with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of our fellow human beings. We support all actions and initiatives that focus on prevention, early and effective treatment. Prevention must become a culture and a way of life as it offers life in return. After all, health is the most precious commodity and we must do everything humanly possible to preserve it.
In conclusion, I would like to congratulate you for your dynamic presence and wish you every success in the proceedings of today's conference.
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