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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL MB Health and EDS HSD Photo of Tomas Ponzilius who is in his 30’s and suffers from EDS/HSD. He is struggling to get the province to cover his medical costs. Story: Tomas has EDS HSD with severe cervical spine instability that is affecting his ability to breathe, swallow, and function normally, and he requires specialized surgical care that Manitoba has denied. Manitoba is requiring him to go through a lengthy appeal process even though he believes there is no accessible specialized care for his condition in Manitoba or elsewhere in Canada. Oct 1st, 2026