Newborn Screening Gets 2 Major Benefits: Full Subsidy and SMA Inclusion from July
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Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced two reforms for newborn screening. Starting July, the subsidy will become full coverage (increasing from NT$200 to NT$750), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) will be added to the screening items. This is expected to benefit nearly 100,000 people, promoting early detection and treatment.