Jordanian girl starts treatment in Dubai with MBR's support
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum personally sponsored the treatment of the Jordanian child, Katia Abu Saud, who is 1.4 years old, for spinal muscular atrophy by covering the cost of approximately 2.4 million dollars at the Jellyka Children's Hospital in Dubai. This initiative comes after Katia's mother appealed via social media, as the family was unable to afford the treatment due to its high cost, and because the disease affects the child's motor and respiratory functions, especially when symptoms appear at an early age. The treatment program in Dubai is among the world's leading in gene therapy for this rare disease, and early intervention is crucial to preserve motor and respiratory functions and to improve the child's chances of fighting the illness.
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