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flag Abu Dhabi became the first region to offer Novartis’ one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, approved November 25, 2025.

flag Abu Dhabi has become the first region globally to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), developed by Novartis. flag Approved by the UAE’s Department of Health on November 25, 2025, the treatment targets patients aged two and older with a confirmed SMN1 gene mutation, aiming to restore motor function by replacing the missing gene. flag Administered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, the milestone highlights Abu Dhabi’s leadership in precision medicine and medical tourism, placing the UAE among the first countries—after the U.S.—to offer the therapy. flag Officials from the DoH, Novartis, and healthcare partners called it a major step in advancing care for rare diseases.

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