Progress in SMA newborn screening in Europe
- On 6th of June 2024, the regional government of Sicily (Italy) approved adding SMA to the regional NBS programme (http://www.gurs.regione.sicilia.it/Gazzette/g24-30/g24-30.pdf)
- Switzerland started long-awaited screening for SMA in late June. It covers all children born in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- On 10th of July 2024, France’s HAS (Haute autorité de santé) recommended adding SMA to the country’s national NBS programme. Please see the press release here: https://www.has-sante.fr/jcms/p_3529765/fr/la-has-propose-l-extension-du-depistage-neonatal-a-l-amyotrophie-spinale.