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Emily Smith

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MSNZ is proud to support World MS Day 2019

May 2, 2019 | Event

As a member of the MS International Federation (MSIF), we are once again delighted to be involved with World MS Day which is officially marked on 30 May each year. World MS Day is the only global awareness raising campaign […]


Safety Review into Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)

April 16, 2019 | Treatments

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced on the 12th April it is conducting a review into the safety of MS drug alemtuzumab (Lemtrada). The EMA has launched the safety review ‘following new reports of immune-mediated conditions (caused by the body’s […]


Need a helping hand to reach your dreams?

April 9, 2019 | Uncategorised

The Mastering Mountains Expedition’s Grant is open again for applications. In collaboration with Mastering Mountains and World Expeditions, MSNZ is proud to help people with MS to participate in an overseas outdoor expedition or adventure, achieving their dreams. Applications close […]


MSNZ Welcomes Immigration Backdown

February 27, 2019 | Uncategorised

Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) says it’s delighted immigration officials have “seen good sense” and reversed their decision to now allow the Canadian husband of a New Zealand school teacher visa entry to this country. “We are delighted for his […]


Patients Missing Out Due to Drug Access Rules

August 29, 2018 | Uncategorised

‘They’ve Hung Me Out To Dry’ ‘Hundreds of people with Multiple Sclerosis in New Zealand are being denied drugs that have been shown to help combat the disease’ TVNZ News Now.     Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis drugs ‘budget not […]