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Asked by Connie

AQW 54394/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether he will introduce newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 12 October 2026

  • Past due date
  • Written
  • Priority
Tabled
12 October 2026
Answer due by
16 October 2026
Answered
Not yet answered
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
Yes

Answer

No answer has been published yet. The answer is due by 16 October 2026.

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