MS: Busting the Myths
August 31, 2021 | Covid-19
The Ministry’s general view is that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to disabled people getting to a vaccination or testing site as there are systems in place to support people to sites, if they don’t have their own transport. […]
July 27, 2021 | Covid-19
Here are some of the answers to common questions about accessing the vaccine for those in Group 3. These are not specific to MS. These answers have come from the Ministry of Health’s public information. Q. Do I need […]
July 23, 2021 | Covid-19
Vaccinating against COVID-19 reduces the risk of the virus to you, your whānau, and your community. The more people that vaccinate the stronger we will be. The Ministry of Health is giving everyone over 16 the opportunity to get their […]
June 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) is currently seeking interest from new Independent Committee Members with particular skills in either Fundraising, Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing, or Health and/or Government Advocacy. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is the National organisation supporting 18 independent […]
June 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Treatments, Trials
About 15% of people with MS are diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). While more common forms of MS involve a relapse-remit pattern (unpredictable attacks followed by periods of disease inactivity), PPMS is characterised by a slow onset and […]