People living with multiple sclerosis now have a dedicated place in Tirana where they can receive specialized care and rehabilitation, thanks to the support of the Mane Foundation. The new center offers a combination of manual and equipment-based physical therapies designed to help patients maintain mobility and improve their overall well-being. Each patient can attend three physiotherapy sessions per week, all fully covered for a year, ensuring continuous and consistent care.

This initiative has been supported in collaboration with the “Pema e Jetës” Foundation, founded by Silvana and Tanush Caushi, which provides emotional support, educational resources, virtual consultations, and advocacy for better healthcare policies to ensure patients have access to the treatments and medications they need.

On the first day of the center’s opening, Samir Mane, founder of the Mane Foundation, visited the facility alongside representatives from Pema e Jetës and the German Embassy, including Sven Kempinski from the Development Cooperation Sector. Their presence highlighted the importance of collaboration and long-term commitment to projects that make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, often causing difficulties with movement, balance, coordination, vision, and sometimes cognitive functions. Many patients experience fatigue, muscle stiffness, weakness, pain or numbness in the limbs, as well as mood changes such as anxiety or depression. The disease usually appears between the ages of 20 and 40. While official figures indicate over 1,000 people in Albania live with MS, unofficial estimates suggest the actual number may be higher, with around 400 patients in Tirana alone.

The opening of this rehabilitation center represents another step in the Mane Foundation’s mission to create equal opportunities and improve quality of life for people with disabilities. Beyond providing therapy, the center is a place of hope, support, and empowerment, offering patients relief and the chance to participate more fully in society.