The Norwegian ME Association, Norges Myalgisk Encefalopati Forening, was founded in 1987.

Current Status/Affiliations
At the end of 2006 there were 1371 members from all over the country.


Membership/Facilities/Services
It has established self-help groups in many counties, and once a year all the group leaders gather in Oslo for an 'update' seminar, and to share their experiences and get new inspiration. Its office is in Oslo, centrally located behind the university. It provides factual information about ME to lay and health professionals, and helps and supports people with ME and their families and carers. Twice a year, it publishes a newsletter, and a magazine "ME-News" with medical articles and useful information. It works both nationally towards health authorities and government, and internationally to raise awareness of the seriousness of ME. The association is also a member of the Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Disabled People (FFO).

The Norwegian association organises an 'open house' twice a month and every Tuesday they have a person available to discuss with young people or young adult groups.

The association has been heavily involved in the recent investigations into the link between a meningitis vaccine and ME (see story here).

Aims/Objectives
 

Contact Details
 

Email: post@me-forening.no

Website: http://www.me-forening.no

Postal Address:

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