MS: Busting the Myths
April 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
Carers NZ and Lumino Dentists are teaming up for the 5th year running to help carers across the country to access free dental treatment on Saturday 5th May. Lat year 417 carers received free dental treatment at 150 Lumino The […]
April 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Crohn’s and Colitis NZ approached MSNZ in late 2017 to request our support for its campaign on ‘I can’t wait’, advocating for the needs of those with bladder and bowel issues, who require immediate access to toilets on business premises […]
December 22, 2017 | Advocacy, Treatments
Media Release – 22 December 2017 The Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand (MSNZ) is pleased that Medsafe[1] has approved the registration of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus®) for both Relapsing (RMS) and Primary Progressive (PPMS) multiple sclerosis (MS) in New Zealand. […]
December 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
In May 2015 over 85 people with MS (PwMS) travelled to Auckland to welcome Oceans of Hope, a 67-foot sailing vessel, which left Denmark in 2014 for a 17-month long journey circumnavigating the globe and providing taster sessions for […]
November 9, 2017 | Advocacy, Life with MS, Research, Treatments
Following TVNZs Sunday programme last night on people with multiple sclerosis seeking stem cell transplantation overseas for their MS, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand (MSNZ) confirms its support for the use of this treatment within a clinical trial […]