Annual Handbook Released !!
Continuing a cherished tradition of 23 years, this year’s annual handbook has been released !
Recent Activities
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About Delhi Chapter
Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Delhi Chapter, was established on the 25th of October 1989 by founders members Mrs. Rehmat Fazalbhoy, Mrs. Aruna Dalmia, Mrs. Sheila Thadani Chauhan & Mrs. Mohini Giri. The 1st Chairperson was Mr. Anil Shastri. Beginning with just 6 MSP’s, today it has over 700 Persons with MS spread over entire North India. Among its milestones Delhi Chapter has had the privilege of playing host to 2 successful International Conference on Multiple Sclerosis : Once in 1989 where delegates from 30 countries participated, and resulted in the establishment of MSSI Delhi. The other MSIF International Board meeting was held in 2011 in Delhi when MSIF delegates from 68 countries participated, along with enthusiastic participation of members from all the 9 MSSI Chapters of India.
MSSI Delhi Chapter offers a variety of programmes & services to help people affected by multiple sclerosis effectively manage and cope with the disease. The programs are aimed at people living with MS and their families or waiting for a diagnosis with respect to MS or an MS allied disease. The effort of the Delhi Chapter is to work together with Doctors & Healthcare professionals providing preventive, curative, promotional or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to the MS community . Delhi Chapter’s aim is to improve the Quality of Life of MS persons, families and their caregivers.
MSSI Delhi Annual Handbooks
MSSI Delhi is proud to present our Annual Handbooks for the year 2023-24. This handbook along with previous year’s handbooks are shared yearly with our extensive database of over 875 Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS).
Our Managing Committee works tirelessly to secure advertisements and donations. We sincerely thank the companies, trusts, and MS families who support this initiative, either directly or through their networks.
Each year, our members eagerly anticipate the handbook. We encourage everyone to share it with family, friends, and networks to raise awareness and support for the MS community.
Key Distribution Highlights:
- The handbook is included in the joining kit for all new enrolments.
- Hard copies are shared with all nine MSSI Chapters, MSSI Governing Council Members, neurologists, and hospitals.
- Soft copies are distributed widely via social media platforms and the MSSI website, ensuring maximum reach.
Each edition features:
- Well-researched, updated information on MS management.
- Articles and poems contributed by PwMS and doctors.
- Topics addressing common challenges faced by PwMS.
- New insights and topics are introduced annually.
This handbook has been the only MS-focused publication of its kind in India, published consistently for the past 23 years. It serves as an essential resource for PwMS and their families, a key fundraising initiative and a powerful tool for creating awareness about MS.
Previous Handbooks
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20
Activities
REHABILITATION, HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPORT
- KEEP MOVING – Offers subsidized or free home physiotherapy with rehabilitation sessions by trained and experienced physiotherapists and occupational therapists for homebound PwMS (Persons with Multiple Sclerosis).
- MS HOME NURSING – Offers free home nursing services for PwMS and respite care for caregivers.
- SPARSH – “Touching Lives” – A volunteer-driven home visit program that provides counseling and assesses the psychological, emotional, and physical environment at home, ensuring tailored assistance and support programs.
- VIDYA – Education assistance and financial aid for the children of PwMS, ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 per month.
- SWAYAM – Empowers members of the MS community through self-help and income-generating projects, as well as job opportunities and interview training.
- PRAFUL – Enhances accessibility and modifies the homes of PwMS to create a more cheerful and supportive living environment.
- SAATHIYAA – COUNSELING & GUIDANCE – Offers confidential and personalized video and telephonic counseling by empathetic volunteers.
- SWASTH–HEALTH – Facilitates priority hospital admissions and consultations with leading hospitals and MS specialists.
- MEDICAL AIDS – Provides essential medical aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, walkers, and incontinence products, to those in need. Also assists with medical and hospitalization expenses for disadvantaged PwMS.
- MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT – Financial assistance of up to ₹2,000 per month for disadvantaged PwMS to cover prescribed regular medication.
- SUPPLEMENTS – Free supplements for PwMS in need.
SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
- SAMPARK – CONNECT GROUPS – A network of 14 localized MSSI Delhi WhatsApp groups, connecting 650-700 PwMS and their caregivers. These groups serve as a platform to share experiences, provide support, and receive updates on MS-related news and MSSI activities.
- MS KIT – All newly registered PwMS receive an MS Kit containing comprehensive information on living with MS.
- DAY CARE PROGRAMS – Organizes day outings for PwMS and their families to enhance their quality of life. These programs include interaction with fellow PwMS, families, doctors, and motivational speakers, as well as recreational activities like picnics and movie screenings.
- NATIONAL YOUTH WING – A MSSI national project for individuals aged 15 to 40, fostering leadership development, advocacy, and awareness among young PwMS. The Delhi chapter includes 255 members working together to drive change and innovation within the MS community.
AWARENESS INITIATIVES
- SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS – MSSI actively raises awareness about early MS diagnosis, treatment, and management through extensive social media campaigns.
- PRINT & ELECTRONIC MEDIA AWARENESS – Regular outreach through print and electronic media to enhance public understanding of multiple sclerosis.
Team Members
Office Bearers
- Ms. Bipasha Gupta – Hon. Chairperson
- Ms. Mridula Murgai – Hon. Vice Chairperson
- Grp. Capt. Prabal Malaker(Retd) – Hon. Secretary
- Ms. Ragini Mathur – Hon. Jt. Secretary
- Ms. Meenakshi Bhujwala – Hon. Treasurer
Managing Committee
- Ms. Nina Kocchar – Member
- Ms. Praveen Khetarpal – Member
- Ms. Ameeta Gupta – Member
- Ms. Shalini Monga – Member
Patrons
- Shri. Anil Shastri – Patron
- Mrs. Aruna Dalmia – Patron
- Mr. Roshan Seth – Patron
- Mrs. Jyotsna Suri – Patron