MS Int'l Federation

The 2nd day of the @lactrims_org programme included guidelines of management of NMO in LATAM. Updated from MEXTRIMS, the Charcot Foundation and BCTRIMS. A panel of the International Women in MS discussed challenges of being a female scientist in the MS #LACTRIMS

🌎MSIF is in Mexico City for The Latin American Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (@lactrims_org). Bringing together neurologists, researchers and MS specialists from across the region. 🧠 👉msintfederation.org/4cYCwHS

🔬 Scientists in Australia have taken an important step towards changing the course of multiple sclerosis. New research is helping scientists study more than 100 genetic risk factors for MS together, offering new insights into how the disease develops. 👉msintfederation.org/4biI3rv

🌟 Registrations are now open for The May 50K 2026! 📅 Challenge starts Thursday 1 May 💙 Complete the challenge Your Way, This May! 🌟 Register now: msintfederation.org/4kZAngt #TheMay50K

MSIF Chief Executive Lydia Makaroff presented at the European Association of Urology on a global patient-led study showing bladder dysfunction is among the top 10 most burdensome domains for people with MS. Lived experience must shape outcomes research. #EAU26

💫 The @RachelHorne19 Prize for Women’s Research in MS is an annual international award recognising the outstanding work of female scientists advancing understanding of women’s health in multiple sclerosis. More information 👉 rachelhorneprize.com

Yesterday, the MSIF Board met online for its open meeting, focusing on transparency & member engagement. The Board reviewed key policies, took stock of progress against the 2025 strategy, discussed the 2026 Operational Plan, & explored the strategic direction for global advocacy.

🧠 The @mssocietyuk has exceeded £100 million for the Stop MS Appeal. As a result of the funding, promising lab discoveries are being transformed into world-leading trials of potential neuroprotective drugs. Learn more👉msintfederation.org/4s8MXxj #stopmsappeal

‘Learn, Practice, Share’ is MSIF’s ongoing initiative to strengthen MS organisations across Latin America. Consisting of three core elements: a regional learning programme, grant-funded projects, and opportunities to share learnings 👉 msintfederation.org/3LDUd4f

🌍A recent review in @GreenJournal highlights the challenges of diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) in Nepal 🇳🇵 — offering a clear look at how barriers to care can shape the MS experience in low-resource settings 👉 neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN…

🌸 International Women’s Day is this Sunday, 8 March. MS affects three times as many women as men. Today we begin sharing stories from the incredible women in our community. In this video, Ava Battles, CEO of MS Ireland, reflects on the strength of women living with MS. #IWD

🎯 Registrations are now open for the @eumsplatform (EMSP) Annual Conference 2026! Co-hosted with @DMSG_BV. Join 100+ stakeholders addressing the most pressing challenges in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD care through data-driven solutions. 👉 Register now: eu.eventscloud.com/website/19094/…

The @PromsInitiative – an important collaboration in the MSIF movement, led by our member @aism_nazionale – has published a new perspective paper on the use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in pediatric MS. Read the paper here: msintfederation.org/4cs15MV

The MSIF staff team gathered in London today to plan 2026, build skills, and align around our strategy: advancing science to prevent and treat MS, improving access to care and information, and strengthening the global MS movement.

Two months to go until The May 50K🚶 The May 50K is a virtual fitness and fundraising challenge to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. You can take part in your own time, at your own pace and in and around your local area Register interest 👉 themay50k.com/event-select

Congratulations to the Universidad del Paciente y la Familia, who published the results of the MS Expert Patient Programme. The Programme, in partnership with MSIF in 22-23, involved MS organisations from Costa Rica, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Neil is deep into training as he prepares to take on the @LondonMarathon for MSIF. Running in honour of a close friend living with MS. ‘For me, this run is about recognising the impact MS can have on someone’s life, and the importance of the work MS charities do every day’

Today, MSIF brought together CEOs and fundraising experts from across the movement for a collaborative workshop. The session created space to share expertise, explore new fundraising models, and strengthen how we work to support the global MS community. msintfederation.org/3Z6Xps9

🌍 The International Progressive MS Alliance is a global collaboration of MS organisations, researchers, health professionals, industry leaders, funders and people affected by progressive MS. 👉 Learn more about the Alliance and its work: progressivemsalliance.org

A new study 'Multiple Sclerosis Journal – Experimental, Translational and Clinical' from Zambia maps the barriers directly onto the MS diagnostic pathway - showing that delays are not caused by one obstacle, but by many challenges along the way👉 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20…