Tag: access to healthcare
The WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan for epilepsy and other neurological disorders
A 10-year global action plan that aims to improve the lives of people living with neurological conditions including MS
Essential medicines for MS
Advocating for the addition of MS treatments to the WHO Essential Medicines List
How accessible are MS treatments in the MENA region?
New publication highlights regional disparities in the management of MS
MENA region access to treatment charter
MS organisations across MENA use their collective voice to advocate for safe and effective MS treatment in a new regional charter
Why is it difficult to access treatments for MS in Southeast Asia?
New research explores challenges around MS management in the region.
Patent status of MS disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) around the world
Collaborating with the Medicines Patent Pool as MSIF continues work on improving access to MS treatments
Improving awareness of MS in Africa with young neurologists leading the way
MSIF Du Pré grants support the development of MS healthcare expertise
Improve MS diagnosis
Many people with MS experience delays in diagnosis and are often misdiagnosed. Consider what can be done to improve awareness and improve early diagnosis.
MSIF’s work on access to MS healthcare
Addressing barriers to accessing MS healthcare at a global, regional and national level.
Oumaima, Morocco
'We always have hope that things will be better in the future and that one day we will manage to find a final cure for MS. Until that time, we have to follow the latest research.'
Sanae, Morocco
'To even get my diagnosis I had to borrow money from others.'
Imane, Morocco
'I keep worrying: What if I was unable to get my treatment for a month or so? What will be the consequences?'
Hafizuddin, Malaysia
'I felt down, empty and lonely when I couldn’t go to the school.'
Tarrbinder, Malaysia
‘I don't count how many times I fall. I count how many times I stand up.’
Norzey, Malaysia
‘She went to sleep and didn’t wake up for two months’
Shahdar, Malaysia
‘They said ‘if a car is broken, it is useless to repair a tyre when the major problem is the engine’
Sharifah, Malaysia
‘I actually want to be in a more corporate kind of role in which you would be married to your job a bit more. That excites me.’
Get the evidence
Provide information on the number of people with MS and barriers to accessing healthcare to key decision-makers in your country.
WHO’s decision brings hope to people with MS worldwide
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatments added to WHO’s Essential Medicines List for the first time
Learn from others
Advocacy examples from the global MS movement to inspire you today.
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Adriana, Argentina
'I was left in a situation of being newly diagnosed, scared and with the prospect that I didn't have health coverage.'
How to get started in advocacy
Your guide to successful advocacy. Tools and resources for healthcare professionals, MS organisations and people affected by MS to support their advocacy efforts to improve access to MS healthcare.