World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2021

World Multiple Sclerosis Day is observed on May 30 every year, to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - the complex neurodegenerative illness, as well as to boost significant advancements in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and provide better healthcare for all those affected by the disease.

This global health day was first initiated in the year 2009, by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), with the main objective of bringing together individuals across the globe living with MS, so as to assist them to sustain with the lifelong condition and promote a better quality of life.

Multiple Sclerosis is a grave sickness inflicting the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system in the body, much like Alzheimer's disease. It involves the immune system identifying the body’s own tissues as foreign invaders and destroying the protective covering encompassing the nerves, known as the myelin sheath. This invariably results in damage of signal relay and communication between the brain and other organs in the body, eventually leading to loss of control of functions in the system, such as vision, speech, hearing, bowel and bladder movement, to name a few. Although MS is a relatively rare condition, it can occur in people of all age groups, from teenagers, young adults to the elderly. Moreover, there is currently no cure for MS. It is, therefore, essential to know more about effective methods to deal with patients and manage the disease. On this day in 2021 we also should raise awareness towards Multiple Sclerosis and pray for the ones who are facing this disease.