3RD YEAR OF SMA CARRIER SCREENING PROGRAM!

One ​​in every 50 people in Turkey is a carrier of SMA. While access to treatment for SMA patients is of great importance, the most effective way to prevent the disease and prevent the emergence of new cases is through the application of carrier screening tests.

Free of charge by the Ministry of Health. Within the scope of the SMA Carrier Screening Program, nearly 2 million people have been screened according to 2024 data.

Thanks to these tests, individuals who are carriers are detected in advance and it is aimed to minimize the risk of SMA in unborn babies.

You can have your carrier screening test done by applying to family health centers. For social reasons, in the first stage, a tube of blood is taken from the male candidate, and if it is determined that he is a carrier, his wife is also tested. By donating just one tube of blood before having a baby, you can learn about genetic risks and take the first step towards a healthy future.

Let's not forget, preventing SMA disease is in our hands!