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World Multiple Sclerosis Day celebrated today, 30 May
World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day is being observed on Tuesday (May 30) across the globe, including Pakistan, to create awareness among people to accept and support those affected by this serious ailment
پاکستان سمیت دنیا بھر میں منگل (30 مئی) کو عالمی ملٹی پل سکلیروسیس (ایم ایس) کا دن منایا جا رہا ہے تاکہ لوگوں میں اس سنگین بیماری سے متاثرہ افراد کو قبول کرنے اور ان کی مدد کرنے کے لیے آگاہی پیدا کی جا سکے۔یہ دن بیماری سے متاثرہ افراد کی مدد کے لیے وقف ہے، تحقیقی کوششوں کو فروغ دینے کے لیے جس کا مقصد موثر علاج اور بالآخر علاج تلاش کرنا ہے۔ہر سال 30 مئی کو منایا جاتا ہے، یہ دن دنیا بھر میں ان لاکھوں افراد کو درپیش چیلنجوں کی یاد دہانی کے طور پر کام کرتا ہے جو ایک سے زیادہ سکلیروسیس کے ساتھ رہتے ہیں۔اس سال، اس دن کا تھیم “کنکشنز” ہے، جس میں MS کمیونٹی کے ساتھ ساتھ MS والے افراد اور ان کے صحت کی دیکھ بھال فراہم کرنے والوں، خاندان کے اراکین، دوستوں اور بڑے پیمانے پر معاشرے کے درمیان روابط استوار کرنے کی اہمیت پر زور دیا گیا ہے۔تھیم سوشل سپورٹ نیٹ ورکس کی اہمیت اور MS سے متاثرہ افراد کی زندگیوں پر ان کے مثبت اثرات کو واضح کرتا ہے۔
On May 30, the entire world including Pakistan will commemorate World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day in an effort to raise awareness and encourage people to accept and support those who suffer from this severe condition. The goal of the day is to assist those who are afflicted by the illness and to promote research projects that try to identify effective treatments and, eventually, a cure. This day, which is observed every year on May 30, serves as a reminder of the difficulties experienced by the millions of people who live with multiple sclerosis worldwide. The day’s theme this year is “Connections,” emphasizing the value of forging bonds between people with MS and one another as well as with their healthcare professionals, loved ones, friends, and the general public.
The theme highlights the importance of social support networks and the beneficial effects they can have on the lives of people with MS.
What is multiple sclerosis?
The brain and spinal cord are both parts of the central nervous system, which is affected by the chronic autoimmune illness known as multiple sclerosis. Communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body result from the immune system mistakenly attacking the protective covering of nerve fibers. Numerous symptoms, including as weariness, difficulty walking, tingling or numbness, muscle weakness, issues with coordination and balance, vision issues, and cognitive impairments, can be brought on by this disruption.
Numerous events and activities are planned to commemorate the day all throughout the world. Informational campaigns, educational seminars, charity events, art exhibits, and social gatherings are a few examples. Additionally, social media platforms are essential for raising awareness since they allow for the sharing of personal narratives and experiences as well as the promotion of resources and MS related dialogues by both individuals and organizations. Additionally, World MS Day acts as a stimulus for collaboration among decision makers, researchers, and medical specialists in order to promote MS research and treatment.
On World MS Day, organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and individuals affected by MS join forces to shed light on the disease’s impact and raise awareness within their communities.
The overarching goal is to educate the public about the challenges faced by people with MS and foster a more supportive and inclusive society for those living with the condition.
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