Health: Over 782,000 newborns screened for genetic diseases
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that more than 782,700 newborns have been screened since the launch of the "100 Million Healthy Lives" initiative in July 2021, to enable early detection of 19 hereditary diseases. The screening involves a simple blood sample taken from the baby's heel, analyzed at the laboratories of the Center for Disease Control. Children found to be affected are referred for free treatment according to modern scientific protocols. The targeted diseases include hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, elevated glutamic acid levels, among others. Additionally, 56 specialized centers have been established to follow up and treat these cases, with the goal of reducing early genetic disabilities and improving the health of future generations.
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