MS: Busting the Myths
February 29, 2024 | Advocacy, Treatments
Pharmac announced, in February, it was looking to extend funded access to Shingrix, the new vaccination for shingles, to immunocompromised people over 18 years old. However, the proposal listed specific treatments and conditions eligible. While we were pleased to see […]
February 29, 2024 | Advocacy
Multiple Sclerosis NZ is a proud member of the Neurological Alliance along with 19 other allied organisations. The Neurological Alliance of New Zealand (the Alliance) was established in 1999 to provide a forum for organisations representing a neurological disease to: […]
December 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Life with MS, Treatments
On the 1st of October Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) was finally funded for those with Primary Progressive MS (PPMS) who meet the Pharmac criteria for access. We prepared some information to answer the most common questions we have been receiving. Ocrevus for […]
October 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Awards, Carer, Carers, Education, Funding, Grants, MS Voice, Newsletter, Petition, Scholarships, Training
Welcome to our October 2023 edition of MS Voice. Spring has sprung…….although it seems we are flip flopping between seasons at the moment with this changeable weather! For today, however, you can spring into the October edition of MS Voice, […]
September 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Life with MS, Support
When you use a health or disability service in Aotearoa New Zealand, you have the protection of the Code of Rights. It’s important that everyone knows their rights so they can ask questions, seek support, and ensure their voices are […]