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It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the invitation to address today's scientific meeting organised on the occasion of 30 May, the day established by the International Multiple Sclerosis Federation as the World Multiple Sclerosis Day.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) or multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system. Its exact causes remain unknown to date, although the pathophysiology of the disease is known to scientists. It affects people in the most productive period of their lives, causing severe disability mainly in young adults aged 20-40 years.
The disease is highly clinically heterogeneous in terms of the mode of onset of the first clinical manifestations, the frequency, severity and the remnants of each relapse. Its characteristic clinical course, with the occurrence of several exacerbations without relapses and accumulating disability over time, makes it necessary to individualise both the treatments and the support for each sufferer, adapting a range of services from different professionals to the individual needs of each patient.
The organization of today's workshop is part of the events of the Pancyprian Multiple Sclerosis Association, which have become an institution in the social life of our country, highlighting in the best way the great importance attached to raising awareness and informing citizens.
The Pancyprian Multiple Sclerosis Association, from the first day of its foundation on 6 March 1986, has been developing a multifaceted activity, which, in addition to raising awareness and information about the disease, offers counselling and psychological support services to patients, physiotherapy and home care where there is an immediate need.
The multidimensional and long-lasting contribution of the Association and the effort it makes to support and help both people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families, with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible quality of life for its members, is commendable.
Friends,
The sincere sympathy and strong support of sufferers in their efforts to remain active citizens and to maintain their jobs and activities as much as their stamina and strength allow, is an obligation of all of us.
I would like to assure you that both I personally, and the Ministry of which I am the head, are by your side and support in every way your efforts in order to improve the quality of the services provided to all our fellow citizens and to achieve the highest standard of living for them.
With the introduction of the GHS on 1 June 2019, the services offered to multiple sclerosis sufferers have been irrevocably upgraded.
With the introduction of the GHS on 1 June 2019, the services offered to multiple sclerosis sufferers have been upgraded. The system provides comprehensive health care to all beneficiaries and, by extension, to multiple sclerosis sufferers, irrespective of their condition and financial capacity. Our goal is to further upgrade the GHS and ensure the provision of the highest possible level of medical services.
In concluding my speech, I must truly congratulate and thank the organizers of today's workshop, the Pancyprian Multiple Sclerosis Association and the Cyprus Urological Society, both for organizing today's event and for their long-standing and valuable contribution to Cypriot society.
I wish every success to today's conference and I am sure that your commendable work will not only be continued but will also receive more support.
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