ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY

That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities who have worked tirelessly to support and raise awareness of the cause; notes the struggles of victims, around 500,000 people globally of encephalitis; further notes that encephalitis affects more people annually than certain types of meningitis and motor neurone disease and yet remains less well known; and encourages everyone to show their support for all those affected by encephalitis.