All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has been campaigning for screening since her twin girls were diagnosed with the condition.
Nelson described the announcement as a “victory for every family” affected by SMA.
Early treatment for SMA can transform babies’ lives.
SMA causes muscle weakness. This affects movement such as the ability to walk, but it also affects the muscles needed to breathe and to swallow.
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