MS Australia CEO Rohan Greenland sits down with Dr Lydia Makaroff, Chief Executive of the MS International Federation (MSIF), during her visit to Australia. Lydia shares insights from her first six months leading the MSIF.

They explore the global challenges and opportunities in MS advocacy, including the importance of accurate prevalence data, capacity building in low-resource regions, and the push for early diagnosis. Lydia discusses MSIF’s role in convening international research efforts, integrating lived experience into decision-making, and supporting the WHO’s global action plan for neurological conditions.

From grassroots volunteer-led organisations to large national bodies, Lydia highlights the power of collaboration and shared learning in the fight for a world without MS.