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flag UAE launches first CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell and thalassemia, with first treatment in December.

flag The UAE has launched its first CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy, CASGEVY, at Yas Clinic in Abu Dhabi for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, approved for patients 12 and older. flag The treatment, developed with Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, involves editing a patient’s stem cells to correct genetic defects before reinfusion. flag The first infusion is set for early December, timed with UAE National Day. flag Patients will access the therapy via insurance and government reimbursement. flag The process includes cell collection, gene editing, testing, infusion, and long-term monitoring. flag The initiative marks a major step in the UAE’s healthcare advancement, reducing the need for overseas treatment and establishing Abu Dhabi as a regional leader in regenerative medicine.

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