New Zealand’s Neurologist Workforce: A 2024 Analysis of Demand, Supply and Projections
A report was released this week highlighting the insufficient neurological workforce in New Zealand. Professor Anna Ranta and her colleagues identified that: In 2024, there were 83 neurologists working in NZ across the public and private sectors, providing 3 full-time equivalents, including 8.3 full-time equivalent specialist paediatric neurologists. The combined individual adult neurologists equate to […]
The Need is Urgent: Critical Shortage of Neurologists as MS Cases Rise
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is calling for more governmental investment in specialist neurologists, clinical nurse specialists and allied healthcare workers to better diagnose and treat the growing numbers of people with MS in Aotearoa New Zealand. Listen to MSNZ National Manager, Amanda Rose, discuss the critical shortages of neurologists as multiple sclerosis cases rise, with […]