ME/CFS Diagnoses Triple in NRW Over a Decade

The rise in cases of the neuroimmunological disorder is linked to Long Covid, with no current treatment available.

The number of ME/CFS cases in North Rhine-Westphalia has tripled in ten years, with significant increases noted both before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
ME/CFS, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, often results in severe physical disability and can be triggered by Covid-19.
Despite the rise in diagnoses, ME/CFS remains poorly understood, and there are no approved medical treatments or cures available.
Most patients diagnosed are between 18 and 67 years old, but cases also include children and seniors, with some children receiving home education due to their condition.
Experts suggest that improved diagnostic capabilities may have contributed to the increased number of reported cases, alongside the impact of Covid-19.