2026 WLF Global Survey

May 5, 2026 New World Lupus Federation Global Survey Finds 58% Know Very Little or Nothing About Lupus Low familiarity and ongoing misconceptions underscore the need for increased education and broader visibility, building on more than a decade of progress   The World Lupus Federation (WLF) today released new global survey results on public awareness,…

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Key Lupus Surveys

February 2026 Key Lupus Surveys & Data Sources in Australia (Posted 19th Feb 2026)  Global Survey on Lupus (2025) – Australian Participation The World Lupus Federation’s 2025 Global Survey includes responses from Australians and highlights major challenges faced by people living with lupus. Key findings include: Nearly half of respondents reported kidney involvement, underscoring the…

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Australian-first lupus treatment at Monash Health

27th May 2025 Australian-first lupus treatment at Monash Health In an Australian-first, Monash Health in collaboration with Monash University, has successfully treated a patient with the autoimmune condition lupus with CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell therapy. “It is absolutely a game changer for the treatment of autoimmune disease,” said Associate Professor Alberta Hoi, Monash Health Consultant…

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WLF Global Survey 2025

6th May 2025 Global Survey from World Lupus Federation Finds Nearly Half of People with Lupus Report Kidney Involvement  New data highlights urgent need for improved education and diagnosis of lupus nephritis (lupus-related kidney disease), a serious complication of lupus The Lupus Association of NSW, through the World Lupus Federation, is sharing new findings from…

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Lupus and Steriods

6th May 2024 World Lupus Federation Global Survey Finds 91% of People with Lupus Report Using Oral Steroids to Treat Lupus A recent global survey conducted by the World Lupus Federation reported that 91% of survey respondents were taking or have taken oral steroids to treat their lupus. Over 7,700 people living with lupus from…

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