WESTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today, Biogen Idec (BIIB) will join with the multiple sclerosis (MS) community around the world to celebrate the Fourth Annual World MS Day by hosting diverse educational activities across the globe. Created and led by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), World MS Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of MS. Every year, the MS movement comes together to provide the public with information about MS and how it affects the lives of more than 2 million people around the world.
We have partnered with the global MS community for almost 20 years to raise awareness of this debilitating disease and we feel a deep responsibility to spotlight the needs of the community, said John Richert, M.D., vice president, global medical affairs, Biogen Idec. At Biogen Idec, our philosophy is patients first and we have an unwavering commitment to MS.
This years theme for World MS Day focuses on the 1000 Faces of MS, putting people with MS at the heart of the day. The MSIF created 1000 Faces of MS, bringing together stories, messages and support for people living with and affected by MS, providing an opportunity to be a part of the global movement of people working to raise awareness of the disease.
World MS Day, now in its fourth year, is the worlds only global awareness raising campaign for MS. The need for the campaign still remains: awareness and understanding of MS is still low, and many people living with MS report a lack of understanding at work, and in their communities, said Peer Baneke, CEO of the MSIF. Raising awareness is crucial to ensure that positive developments can be made in policy, funding and research. This vital work could not be achieved without our global network of MS organizations, volunteers and donors.We thank Biogen Idec for their support this year.
In recognition of World MS Day, Biogen Idec and its local affiliates are supporting a wide range of activities across the globe. Highlights include:
We are working diligently to develop ground-breaking therapies that will bring new hope to those living with MS, adds Richert. Our MS franchise continues to demonstrate strong momentum and we are devoted to addressing patients needs today and tomorrow. But we recognize that it is about more than treatments we need a global community that acknowledges the intricacies of this condition and provides the resources to overcome the devastating consequences of this disease.
The complexity of the global economy continues to increase, leading to cuts in healthcare spending and tougher policies for patient access to treatments. Access processes and requirements vary widely by country, differ between national and local decision-makers and change frequently. Celebrating the stories and messages of support for people living with and affected by MS can bring it to the forefront and put a face on the disease, helping raise awareness for the global MS movement.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable, and progressive disease of the central nervous system that causes inflammation and destruction of nerve fibers as well as the myelin sheath, the protective layer that surrounds the bodys nerve fibers. Symptoms of MS vary and may include cognitive impairment, loss of vision, weak limbs, unsteadiness in walking, and fatigue. According to the MSIF, MS is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system, and there are more than 2 million people around the world living with the disease.
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Biogen Idec Continues Support for MS Community with Worldwide Celebrations on Fourth Annual World MS Day
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