×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare but debilitating neurological disorder

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Home healthcare nurse helps a patient undergo a physical therapy session. [Getty Images]

When Canadian singer Celine Dion blazed the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, many Kenyans were taken aback by her state of health.

Unknown to many, including here in Kenya, the Canadian-French singer had announced her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) in December 2022, bringing the rare neurological disorder to global attention.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
Athletics
Under-20 talents to face off in battle for tickets to world event in Eugene
By Mose Sammy 5 hrs ago
Golf
Over 2,500 players to battle it out in Duracoat Golf Masters Series
By Mike Kihaki 12 hrs ago
Sports
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline