Contribute to global diagnosis research this World MS Day

This World MS Day, MSIF is launching a new global research initiative through the World MS Day poster maker. The online tool allows people with MS to create a personalised poster about their diagnosis journey. By answering questions about their diagnosis journey, participants can generate a visual poster to download and share as part of the World MS Day campaign. Alongside raising awareness, the poster maker now offers an opportunity for people with MS to contribute their stories diagnosis experiences to global research on MS diagnosis. 

Turning lived experiences into global evidence 

Participants can choose to allow their responses to be included anonymously in a research dataset. MSIF will analyse this patient-reported data to better understand the real experiences of MS diagnosis around the world. The project aims to build a clearer global picture of peoples diagnosis journeys – including the symptoms, barriers, and delays faced experienced in different countries. The findings will contribute to a global report on MS diagnosis, helping to strengthen the evidence base needed to improve diagnosis for people with MS worldwide. 

An exciting way to participate in research  

The poster maker offers an innovative and accessible way for people with MS to participate in research through a simple digital activitystorytelling. Participation in the research is completely voluntary, and people can still create and share a poster without contributing their responses. 

How to take part 

People with MS can create a poster in just a few steps: 

• Upload a photo (optional) 

• Choose a poster colour 

• Answer a few questions about their diagnosis journey 

• Choose whether you want your anonymised responses to be included in the research 

• Download and share their poster 

Participants can also choose whether responses are anonymised and included in the research study. 

The Poster Maker is currently available in English only. 

Create a poster

https://worldmsday.org/poster-maker/ 

A global effort for World MS Day 

MSIF is encouraging MS organisations and the wider the MS community to invite people with MS to take part this World MS Day. Participants will help generate global MS diagnosis evidence shaped directly by people living with MS. Together, this initiative aims to improve understanding of MS diagnosis worldwide by highlighting best practise and the local and international barriers to diagnosis that still exist today.  

How to support

People with MS can 

• Create and share a poster 

• Take part in global research 

MS Organisations, Researchers and Healthcare Professionals  

• Invite people with MS to participate in the research 

• Promote the initiative through your channels 

• Share posters from your country online to highlight real diagnosis experiences  
• Print posters for World MS Day events or exhibitions 

About World MS Day  

World MS Day on 30 May is an international awareness day for everyone affected by MS. It is a day of global solidarity, collective action and hope. In 2009, the MS International Federation (MSIF) and its members initiated the first World MS Day 2026 is the third year of the My MS Diagnosis campaign theme for World MS Day. 

Early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is vital to enable early treatment and reduce future disability. Yet the MS community face barriers preventing early diagnosis in  83% of countries worldwide. The My MS Diagnosis campaign advocates for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with MS. It highlights the global barriers to diagnosing MS, raising awareness by sharing real stories and data. We are calling for better MS training for healthcare professionals, new research, and clinical advancements in MS diagnosis. Together we are building informed, caring communities and systems that support people diagnosed with MS.