MS: Busting the Myths
October 7, 2019 | Advocacy, Life with MS, Treatments
Media Release – 7 October 2019 Hundreds with Multiple Sclerosis ‘Abandoned’ due to Pharmac Drug Access Criteria There’s concern that a Pharmac decision to fund the drug Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for certain patients with multiple sclerosis from December 1st will still […]
September 14, 2019 | Event, Life with MS
Every year MSNZ runs a campaign to raise awareness nationally for MS as a chronic condition affecting New Zealanders and highlighting the needs of those living with the condition. This year our campaign is on My Story My Strength My […]
August 22, 2019 | Education, Event, Life with MS, Treatments
MS Taranaki NED TALKS on Brain Health: Time Matters Saturday 31st August, 10am to 3pm (lunch included) at Plymouth International (Quality Hotel), 220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth. Hosted by Graham Walker, President MS Taranaki Inc with invited guests from the […]
August 14, 2019 | Event, Life with MS
In November 2018, Glenn Sparrow had the opportunity to sail on the Spirit of New Zealand tall ship on the Ocean of Hope Challenge. 40 people with Multiple Sclerosis from around the world spent 5 days together sailing around the […]
August 9, 2019 | Life with MS, Treatments
Pharmac announced on Wednesday 7th August, that they are now publicly consulting on the proposed funding of Ocrelizumab for Relapsing Remitting MS. MSNZ welcomes this announcement which we have been advocating for since May 2017. To read more about our […]