Experts to shed light on how to make the #LifewithMS better

abu dhabi — The Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation (SHF), an Abu Dhabi based entity dedicated to investing in the future of the UAE and its people, will host a ‘Muntada’ talk titled Resilience: #LifewithMS to raise awareness about the disease, which has affected the lives of millions of people globally. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) requires solid awareness, as those affected with the life-long disease often feel neglected and choose to hide their condition, rather than face reality.

The Muntada programme, to be held on Monday at Manarat Al Saadiyat, not only demonstrates a solidarity with World MS Day, which takes place on May 31, but also serves as a platform for sharing new ideas that stimulate creative thinking, active debate and learning across the UAE’s multinational community.

Through facilitating access to the inspirational ideas of the world’s most engaging speakers and influential thought leaders, Muntada seeks to motivate people in the UAE to take positive action in their own lives.

Resilience: #LifewithMS will bring together representatives from the medical field, non-profit organisations and those living with MS in an engaging forum designed to raise awareness, provide practical help to patients and encourage all those affected by the condition to be optimistic in their methods for overcoming the daily challenges of life with MS.

Meera Al Mutawa, health programme coordinator at the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, said it is all about raising awareness about the condition.

“Creating higher levels of public awareness of MS — and providing a platform for the discussion of upto-date information for MS patients, their families and medical professionals — is an important step towards building a stronger network for people living with MS in the UAE,” said Al Mutawa.

Al Mutawa pointed out that there is an estimated number of 2.3 million MS sufferers worldwide. “Driving dialogue about the challenges of life with the condition is part of the Foundation’s wider commitment to supporting UAE-based patients, carers and their families affected by the condition.”

“Through our joint funded Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi MS Programme, we support the provision of multidisciplinary care from diagnosis to treatment and longterm management, specifically focused on addressing the physical, emotional and rehabilitation needs through a team-based approach.”