The Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) established in 1985 is the only Society working for persons suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive and still incurable disease of the Central Nervous System, in which the simplest everyday tasks can no longer be taken for granted. Its symptoms are double & blurred vision, slurred speech, unusual fatigue, numbness, pins & needles sensation, muscle weakness, depression, vertigo, mood swings, bowel & bladder problems etc. If anyone has 3/4 or more of these symptoms he/she has to see a Neuro physician.
MS is not Contagious, not considered Hereditary, is not a Mental Illness and is Rarely Fatal. Now, it is manageable with Medical Therapies & a few Lifestyle Modifications.
Since MS starts in young adulthood and is not life-threatening, the patient lives a normal span of life but may develop some disabilities in the course of time. Each MS case is different, so no two MS patients get the same symptoms, some may have a few relapses/attacks and after that could have a long remission period. Others may get frequent attacks with which they may become severely disabled. So, generally, the whole family of the MS patient gets affected financially, physically and emotionally for many years.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of India tries to lighten some of their burdens by providing them Medical, Physical, Social & Rehabilitative support with various services like Free /Highly Subsidized Physiotherapy at Home along with other Free services such as Medical Camps/ Seminars/ Workshops, Hospitalisation, Counselling, Mobility Aids like Wheelchairs, Walkers, tripods, incontinence products, Groceries, Educational Aid, Recreational Programs etc.
MSSI Mission:
- To identify & reach out to more MS patients.
- To get a new Disability Certificate & UDID card for maximum MS patients for which now online procedure is introduced.
- Liaising with the maximum number of Neurologists & other Doctors to identify new cases.
- Liaising with Pharma Companies & Govt. agencies for availing New Drugs at affordable rates for MS patients.
- To increase awareness about MS amongst the general public through Print & Social Media, Television channels, Railway platforms, Malls & other Public places to spread information about the problems & needs of MS patients.
Please note: To have MS, is Not to be considered a Social Stigma because anyone can get it anytime anywhere. If you have MS, please register with MSSI with a one-time registration of Rs. 200/- only.
In Mumbai, they have more than 600 patients registered with them and 3500 registered with 9 Chapters throughout India.
Their Head Office is in Mumbai & Chapters in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Pune & Trivandrum.
In a Group, MS patients can interact and share ideas with other MS patients and thus the Group’s (MSSI) visibility increases for better advocacy.
GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER:
- MSSI offers you lots of ways to be involved with them to use your skills, expertise, interests, etc. So contact them immediately for Free Registration.
- Free Registration for Physio /Occupational / Speech Therapist, Counsellor and any other Health Care Professional.
Further Information and Help are available at:
259, Seeta Sadan, Ground Floor, Flat No. 2, Sion (West), Mumbai 400 022
Call: 022-24037390/ 24037399
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Website: www.mssocietyindia.org
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We are also eligible to accept Foreign Contributions under FCRA.
