Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge Whatu Ora Health New Zealand to fund vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for adults with intractable, medication-resistant epilepsy as an adjunct treatment.

Petition reason

At least 30% of people living with epilepsy have no seizure control with conventional medications. The vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy could provide relief for many people living with partial-onset and generalised seizures. I want the House to fully fund the VNS for adults living with intractable epilepsy in New Zealand as an epilepsy treatment option.

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Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 402
Date presented: 26 Jul 2023
SC Report(s): 17 Dec 2024 (Final)
Closing date: 18 Jun 2023