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flag UAE administers first CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell and thalassemia on Jan. 5, 2026.

flag On January 5, 2026, the UAE administered its first gene-therapy treatment for hemoglobinopathies using CASGEVY, a CRISPR-Cas9 therapy, at Yas Clinic in Abu Dhabi. flag The treatment, approved for patients aged 12 and older with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, uses precise gene editing to correct genetic mutations. flag Developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and under the oversight of the Department of Health–Abu Dhabi, the milestone marks a major step in advancing cutting-edge medical care in the region and offers hope for a functional cure.

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