The Atlas of MS is the largest most comprehensive study of its kind ever undertaken. Including data from 112 countries it focuses on the global prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the resources available to diagnose, inform, treat, rehabilitate and support people with MS worldwide.

The Atlas is being launched virtually in London and at the World Congress on Treatment and Research in MS in Montreal, Canada www.msmontreal.org on 17th September.

Download a pdf copy of the Atlas of MS press release:

Atlas of MS press release 26 Aug 08.
Embargoed until 17 Sept 08.pdf (48 kb)
Atlas of MS Project Page
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Download a pdf copy of the Atlas of MS report:
Copy of the Atlas (4MB)

Download a pdf copy of the Atlas of MS summary of results:
Atlas of MS summary results.pdf (36 kb)

Download the Atlas of MS poster:
WHO MSIF Atlas of MS poster 423.pdf (2765 kb)

Atlas of MS database

To accompany the Atlas we have created a new searchable Atlas of MS database to enable you to view individual country, regional and global statistics.

For details on how to use the database download the Atlas of MS data access document:
Atlas of MS data access document (1462 kb)

To go to the Atlas of MS database website click here.

Download a pdf copy of the Multiple Sclerosis frequently asked questions:
Multiple Sclerosis FAQ.pdf (33 kb)

People with MS case studies

"Some people thought that my disease was the same as AIDS. Although I explained continually that MS is not a contagious disease and totally different from AIDS, many still excluded me socially," Kanya Puspokusumo, Indonesia.

Read how MS affects people across the globe:

• Allen O Connor, Ireland:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Allen O Connor.pdf (24 kb)


• Amal Abdul Rahman, Saudi Arabia:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Amal Abdul Rahman.pdf (69 kb)


• Christo Balabanov, Bulgaria:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Christo Balabanov .pdf (38 kb)


• Fabiana Perez, Uruguay:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Fabiana Perez.pdf (59 kb)


• Hithaishi Weerakoon, Sri Lanka:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Hithaishi Weerakoon.pdf (27 kb)
• Kanya Puspokusumo, Indonesia:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Kanya Puspokusumo.pdf (30 kb)
• Sonja Vranic, Serbia:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Sonja Vranic.pdf (58 kb)
• Stuart Schlossman, USA:
  Atlas of MS Profile - Stuart Schlossman.pdf (23 kb)

Atlas of MS video news release

The Atlas of MS video news release features:

• A statement of support from US President-elect Barack Obama


• Interview with Professor Alan Thompson, Institute of Neurology, UK


• Global prevalence of MS map


• Video footage of diagnosis and treatment of MS


• Video footage of living with MS


• Video footage of research into MS


• What is MS - animated graphic of the body