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RNZ · 2025
"Invisible illness": Muskaan's push for thalassaemia recognition
An in-depth feature on TASCA NZ's advocacy and the everyday reality of living with thalassaemia in Aotearoa.
Celebrating the moments our work has been recognised, and honouring the people who made them possible.
TASCA NZ was honoured by the Public Health Association of New Zealand's Asian Caucus for its work amplifying ethnic consumer voices and shaping equitable haemoglobinopathy care policy.
"Their grassroots advocacy has changed what equitable care looks like for migrant and refugee communities across Aotearoa.", PHANZ citation
Awards, fellowships, and citations received by Muskaan Care Trust and the people behind it.
2025 · Public Health Association NZ
For TASCA NZ's contribution to ethnic consumer advocacy and equitable haemoglobinopathy care.
2024 · NZ Diversity Awards
Recognising Muskaan's work bridging high-needs communities and the health system.
2024 · Auckland Council
Honouring Vivek Vij's leadership in raising awareness of inherited blood disorders.
2023 · Te Tari Mātāwaka
Selected to deliver culturally-responsive community education programmes across NZ.
2022 · Foundation North
Funding to expand the peer-support network for whānau across Auckland and Northland.
2022 · Health New Zealand
TASCA NZ secured a seat representing ethnic consumer voices in national health policy.
2021 · NZ Blood Service
For driving the largest first-time donor recruitment campaign in Pacific communities.
2020 · UoA Faculty of Health
Co-design research partnership exploring lived experience of thalassaemia in NZ.
Selected media coverage of Muskaan Care Trust and TASCA NZ's work.
An in-depth feature on TASCA NZ's advocacy and the everyday reality of living with thalassaemia in Aotearoa.
A morning feature with Vivek Vij and members of the TASCA NZ peer community.
A long-form interview on culturally responsive care and the role of grassroots advocacy.
A long-read on Muskaan's bridge-building between high-needs communities and the NZ health system.
Nominate a volunteer, community champion, or clinician for our annual community awards.