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RDNZ is the only umbrella group for rare disorders in New Zealand and provides a strong common voice to advocate for an equitable healthcare system that works for the 300,000 Kiwis with a rare condition.

Our mission

Amplify the collective voice to improve healthcare and wellbeing for people and their whānau living with a rare disorder.

Our vision

To see New Zealand become a country where people living with rare disorders are fully recognised and supported, with equitable access to health and social care.

 

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10/05/2023

‘Blind spot’ in health system due to lack of data on rare disorders
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17/04/2023

New global nursing network aims to improve health outcomes for rare patients
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11/04/2023

Pharmac’s ‘wait and see’ approach not good enough, says Rare Disorders NZ
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