MS: Busting the Myths
September 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Media, Study, Uncategorised
Media Release: 14 September 2021 (For Immediate Release) A new trans-Tasman study has highlighted alarming health inequities between New Zealand patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their Australian counterparts — adding fuel to the ongoing fight for Pharmac to […]
August 18, 2021 | Media, Uncategorised
The MSNZ National Executive Committee has completed a review of skill sets of current members and identified gaps in fundraising/marketing and someone with a health and clinical background. The Executive Committee is delighted to announce that it has co-opted two […]
June 8, 2021 | Advocacy, Media
Multiple Sclerosis NZ is thrilled to announce our President, Neil Woodhams, has received an honour in the Queen’s Birthday List for recognition of his services to people with Multiple Sclerosis. Neil is a leading advocate for New Zealanders with MS, […]
May 25, 2021 | Advocacy, Media
Still unfunded, but finally acknowledged, McDonald 2017 criteria for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one step closer to being used in NZ for accessing treatment. The February 2021 minutes of PHARMAC’s Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) were released this month, recommending […]
May 25, 2021 | Media
The vast majority of New Zealanders believe people working in community support roles are important to society but less than half of New Zealanders would recommend it to family as a career, according to new research. Yet, it’s a hugely […]