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Abu Dhabi became the first region to offer Novartis’ one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, approved November 25, 2025.
Abu Dhabi has become the first region globally to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), developed by Novartis.
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.
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.
Officials from the DoH, Novartis, and healthcare partners called it a major step in advancing care for rare diseases.
Abu Dhabi se convirtió en la primera región en ofrecer terapia génica de una sola vez de Novartis para la atrofia muscular espinal, aprobada el 25 de noviembre de 2025.