Today is International Neonatal Screening Day

Posted on: 28/06/2022

Today is INTERNATIONAL NEONATAL SCREENING TODAY. Newborn screening has the power to save or dramatically improve the lives of those with rare diseases, by identifying conditions and allowing for treatment at the earliest opportunity. ArchAngel is proud to be a member of the UK Newborn Screening Collaborative, comprising 14 key rare disease patient organisations, plus Genetic Alliance UK. Collectively we represent over 500 rare diseases and thousands of patients. This united voice is calling for urgent revision to the current newborn screening system in the UK, which is trailing behind many other high income countries. More info. available on our 'NBS' page💪