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EMSP 2016 highlights

The EMSP Secretariat would like to thank all our members and partners for their support throughout the year and leave…

EMSP 2016 highlights

The EMSP Secretariat would like to thank all our members and partners for their support throughout the year and leave…

100 meters: MS ‘Ironman’ movie inspired by fantastic true story

Ramon is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in his 30s. His doctor tells him that he will barely be able to walk, let alone run. But he decides to attempt the ultimate sporting challenge. To complete an Ironman race: 42 km run, 3,8 km swim and 180 km bike ride.

This is the true story of Ramon Arroyo, 44 years old, turned legendary MS athlete after his MS diagnosis from 12 years ago. His fantastic journey was recently adapted into a movie for the big screen: ‘100 meters’.

EMSP capacity-building seminar: Fundraising and patient advocacy

EMSP organised a capacity-building seminar for six national MS societies in Central and Eastern Europe. The event took place on…

Cross-border healthcare: European Commission tackles low awareness of patients’ rights

The European Commission recently published data from 23 EU countries on their use o the Cross-border Healthcare Directive in 2015. What is the Cross-border Healthcare Directive? A legal act of the EU which requires Member States to implement measures allowing EU patients to choose where to receive medical treatment across the Union.

Cross-border healthcare: European Commission tackles low awareness of patients’ rights

The European Commission recently published data from 23 EU countries on their use o the Cross-border Healthcare Directive in 2015….