World Brain Day

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Every year, on 22 July, World Brain Day is observed to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis.

Important facts

• This year the theme of World Brain Day is Brain Health for all.

• The World Brain Day 2022 campaign will focus on these five key messages globally:

• Awareness: Brain health is important for mental, social and physical health.

• Prevention: Many brain diseases can be prevented.

• Advocacy: Optimal brain health requires global efforts.

• Education: Education is the key to brain health for all.

• Access: Equal access to resources, treatment and rehabilitation is essential to brain health.

Multiple sclerosis

• Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain and spine.

• Multiple sclerosis disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

• In this condition myelin, a protective layer around nerve fibres, is attacked by the immune system.

• This causes swelling and temporary sores.

• According to the WFN, multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological disease that affects a person's life, with effects ranging from cognitive impairment to physical disability.

• The progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed by disease-modifying therapies.