Overview:
May 30th is celebrated annually as World Multiple Sclerosis Day. Multiplex is the most common primary neurological disorder in young people. The disease may affect different parts of the central nervous system, including the spinal cord and nerves. This can cause a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm and leg movement, or sensation and balance.
Objectives:
- Early and accurate diagnosis of MS.
- Highlighting global barriers to diagnosis.
- Raising awareness by sharing real stories and data.
Facts:
- Multiple sclerosis may be a chronic condition or sometimes a mild condition.
- The immune system of patients with multiple sclerosis targets and attacks healthy body cells.
- Multiple sclerosis occurs three times more often in women than in men.
Official Date:
Globally: May 30, 2025.
Locally: Dhu’l Hijjah 3, 1446 AH.
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