NHS plans to introduce genetic testing for newborn babies within 10 years
10/06/2025 | The Guardian
The UK government plans to introduce whole-genome sequencing for every newborn baby in England within a decade, as part of a £650 million investment in DNA technology. This initiative aims to screen for hundreds of fatal diseases and enable personalised healthcare, aligning with the government's 10-year vision for the NHS.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting stated that these genomic advancements would allow the NHS to transition from diagnosing and treating illnesses to predicting and preventing them, helping people "leapfrog" killer diseases. The technology is expected to facilitate personalised healthcare, reducing pressure on NHS services and promoting longer, healthier lives.
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