#169: Multiple Sclerosis in Nepal. Diagnosis, Treatment and Access to Care

#169: Multiple Sclerosis in Nepal. Diagnosis, Treatment and Access to Care

In this episode, Nele speaks with Dr. Ayush Chandra and Dr. Avinash Chandra about multiple sclerosis in Nepal. They explain why MS is still often diagnosed late, how limited access to MRI, neurologists and treatment affects people in rural and mountainous regions, and why awareness is so important for earlier diagnosis. The conversation also highlights the work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nepal, advocacy for more affordable medication, and the hope for stronger international collaboration to improve MS care in low-resource settings.

You can read through the interview here: https://ms-perspektive.com/169-ms-in-nepal

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Why MS has long been overlooked in Nepal
  • How common MS appears to be and why reliable data is still limited
  • Typical barriers to diagnosis, including MRI costs and lack of specialists
  • Rural access challenges and the role of geography
  • Treatment options in Nepal, including rituximab and adapted strategies
  • The work and advocacy of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nepal
  • Why awareness, education, telemedicine and local research matter
  • Messages of hope for people with MS and their families

Resources:
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nepal
MS International Federation

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