University of Otago: New Zealand Faces Severe Shortage of Neurologists, Study Finds
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
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New Zealand faces severe shortage of neurologists, study finds
New Zealand does not have enough neurologists to keep up with the increase in demand for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and stroke, research from the University of Otago, Wellington - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke, has found.
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New Zealand faces severe shortage of neurologists, study finds
New Zealand does not have enough neurologists to keep up with the increase in demand for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and stroke, research from the University of Otago, Wellington - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke, has found.