People affected by MS are at the heart of everything we do, shaping decisions and driving positive change.

Collaborative
We are stronger when we work together. We inspire one another, share knowledge and resources, and build partnerships that expand our reach and impact.

Inclusive
We are open and inclusive, embracing the richness of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within the MS community.

Driven
We are strategic and determined, acting with urgency to find practical solutions with and for people affected by MS, wherever they live in South Africa.

Funds raised help MSSA provide patient support and remain a trusted source of information, guidance, education, and advocacy for people navigating life with multiple sclerosis. Through this work, MSSA helps improve understanding of MS, encourage earlier diagnosis, and strengthen access to treatment across South Africa.

In 2023, in collaboration with the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), MSSA joined the roll-out of a new five-year global strategy.

Within this strategy we are working toward three key aims:

• Improved scientific understanding to prevent, treat, and ultimately stop MS
• Greater access to effective healthcare, information, and support
• A stronger global MS movement, empowering organisations like MSSA and the communities we serve

Living with a chronic condition like multiple sclerosis (MS) is not a death sentence. It is a lifelong journey.

After diagnosis, life often changes in ways people never expected. There is no manual explaining how to adjust, how to manage symptoms, or how to navigate the many medical and emotional challenges that may arise.

The path toward acceptance, asking for support, and sharing your experiences is rarely straightforward.

MSSA is here to walk that journey with you.

We provide guidance, trusted information, and a safe, empathetic space where people can connect with others who truly understand life with MS.

By listening to the real experiences of people living with MS, we work to identify gaps in support and connect individuals with the information, resources, and community they need.

While the world continues to search for a cure, we focus on helping people live well with MS today.

Together, the journey becomes more manageable, and life with MS becomes a little brighter - one step at a time.

Join our community.

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