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Despite the overall low frequency of cases, multiple sclerosis (MS) in Latin America poses substantial socioeconomic challenges throughout the region, with difficulties in getting medical care, obstacles in obtaining a correct and timely diagnosis, a lack of insurance to cover medical and treatment costs, and little access to safe and effective medicines.
However, researchers and advocates note that efforts to improve MS education, management, and access to quality therapies throughout Latin America are underway.