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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Wes Streeting supports Jesy Nelson’s call for improved spinal muscular atrophy screenings

The Health Secretary has publicly supported Jesy Nelson’s call for improved screening processes for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), following the diagnosis of her twin daughters with the rare genetic condition.

Wes Streeting commended the singer for challenging the current system, pledging to review not only SMA screening but also the broader application of genomic medicine within the NHS.

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