Millions Live with Untreated Chronic โPain, โIgnorance & Access Barriers Fuel Crisis โ- New “Manifesto” Demands Right to Relief
Rome, Italy – November 25, 2025 – an estimated 20% of adults in Italy – roughly 12 millionโฃ people – suffer from chronic pain, yet a significant portion remain undiagnosed or receive inadequate treatment, โฃaccording to data released today by leading pain specialists. A newly launched “Manifesto for the Right Not to โSuffer” aims to address this widespread issue by raising โคawareness, advocating for improved accessโฃ to care, and challenging societal stigmas surrounding long-term pain conditions. โฃThe initiative comes as healthcare professionals emphasizeโข that effective treatments are available within the public โคsystem, butโค frequently enough remain unknown to those who need them most.
Chronic pain, defined as pain โlasting more than three months, extends beyond a simple symptom;โ it’s a complex condition impacting physical and mental wellbeing, often leadingโ to disability, reduced qualityโฃ of โlife, andโ significant economic burden.โ Despite the prevalence andโ debilitating nature of chronicโ pain, a critical gap exists betweenโ the need for treatment and its โavailability. This disparity stems from a combination of factors including limited public awareness, insufficient training for healthcare providers in pain management, and systemic barriers to accessing specialized care.The “Manifesto” seeks to dismantle these โobstacles and establish a fundamental right to effective pain relief for all citizens.
The document,โฃ spearheaded by a coalition of pain specialists and patient advocacy groups, outlines key demands including โคincreased investment in pain research, improved education for both medical professionals and the public, and the implementation of standardized pain management protocols within โฃthe national healthcare system. โข”For too long, chronic pain has been dismissed as an inevitable part of life, or attributed to psychological factors โwithout proper inquiry,” explains Dr.Elena โคRossi, aโ leading neurologist and โคspokesperson for the initiative. “We need toโค shift the narrative and recognize that โchronic pain is a legitimate medical condition that deserves extensive and compassionate care.”
The “Manifesto” also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to โpain management, encompassingโค pharmacological interventions, physical therapy, psychological support, and alternativeโ therapies.While advanced treatments like nerve stimulation andโ specialized injections areโข available, access is oftenโ limited to those who can afford โprivate healthcare. Advocates argue โthat these therapies should be integrated into the public system to ensure equitable access for all.
The launch of the “Manifesto” coincides with a growing international movement to prioritize chronic pain management asโฃ aโฃ public health issue.Organizers plan a series of public awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and โคmeetingsโข with policymakers to advocate for policy changes and increased โfunding for pain research and treatment programs.The initiative’s website, [website address would be here], provides information about chronic pain, resources for patients and caregivers, and details on how to support the “Manifesto” campaign.
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