World Multiple Sclerosis Day

May 30 has been established as World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, with the aim of raising public awareness and understanding of a chronic neurological condition affecting over 2.8 million people worldwide.

This year, the MS International Federation (MSIF) campaign focuses on the importance of early and accurate diagnosis. According to recent data, 83% of countries report significant barriers to MS diagnosis, depriving thousands of patients of timely care, appropriate support, and access to treatment. Early diagnosis can delay the progression of the disease, mitigate its impact, and significantly improve patients’ quality of life.

In Greece, the Hellenic Multiple Sclerosis Society marked World MS Day with a series of awareness-raising activities in Thessaloniki. These included sailing sessions for people with MS, experiential exercises, a Pilates class, and a 3 km race, inviting patients, healthcare professionals, and the wider public to participate in a meaningful and symbolic afternoon.

For yet another year, Clip News proudly supported the Hellenic Multiple Sclerosis Society by providing pro bono media monitoring services for the publicity surrounding World MS Day activities.

About the Hellenic Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Hellenic Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with approximately 7,000 members across Greece. For the past 33 years, it has been working to:

• Support people with MS in achieving autonomy as quickly and effortlessly as possible
• Improve patients’ daily lives and promote their participation in everyday productive activities
• Facilitate their social reintegration through employment
• Raise public awareness of the challenges posed by MS
• Contribute to the optimal use of current treatments and to research toward a definitive cure
• Provide accurate information to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals

For more information about the organization’s activities, visit www.gmss.gr.