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Jesy Nelson urges UK to expand newborn screening for SMA after her daughters’ late diagnosis.
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, speaking on ITV’s This Morning on January 20, 2026, urged the UK to expand newborn screening to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), following her twin daughters’ late diagnosis of the severe genetic disorder.
She shared her emotional struggle after the split from fiancé Zion Foster and emphasized the need for early detection, noting that timely treatment could prevent irreversible damage.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged the push for change, stating a review is underway, though full rollout may take years.
Advocacy groups and the media are calling for universal, low-cost screening to prevent avoidable suffering.
Jesy Nelson insta al Reino Unido a ampliar la detección de la AME en recién nacidos después del diagnóstico tardío de su hija.