As part of its World MS Day 2026 awareness campaign, MSSI Delhi Chapter organised an interactive -‘Ask the Experts’- webinar for the MS community on Sunday,17th May 2026
Participation:
The session was held online and saw enthusiastic participation from 112 MS members across India. The format was kept highly interactive to address the real concerns of persons with MS and their caregivers.
Expert Panel:
- Dr Kamakshi Dhamija – Senior Neurologist, MAX Vaishali
- Dr Monika Singla – Neurologist & Professor, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Moderators:
MSSI Delhi Hon Chairperson Bipasha Gupta and Hon Treasurer Meenakshi Bhujwala
Session Highlights:
Both experts generously gave their time to answer over 70 questions submitted by participants. Key topics covered included:
- Early symptoms and diagnosis challenges
- Disease-modifying therapies and treatment options
- Managing relapses and symptom fluctuations
- Fatigue, pain, and bladder management
- Marriage, Pregnancy and MS
- Mental health, anxiety, and coping strategies
- Lifestyle, diet, and exercise in MS
- New research and future therapies
The session ran beyond the scheduled time for 2 hours due to the volume of questions and the depth of engagement from attendees. Participants appreciated the clear, empathetic responses and practical guidance offered by both doctors.
Conclusion:
The webinar reaffirmed MSSI Delhi’s commitment to providing authentic information and direct access to medical experts for the MS community. MSSI Delhi extends heartfelt thanks to Dr Kamakshi Dhamija and Dr Monika Singla for their time, expertise, and support.
