Hope for Katia: Sheikh Mohammed to fund $2.4m treatment for Jordanian toddler with SMA
A Jordanian mother's plea to save her toddler has been answered by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who will cover the cost of medical treatment for Katia Abu Al Saud. Dubai Media Office has announced Katia will receive treatment at Al Jalila Children's Hospital in the emirate. Katia, who is 16 months old, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder.…
A Jordanian mother's desperate appeal to save her 16-month-old son from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has been answered by Sheikh Mohammed, the Vice President and ruler of Dubai. The wealthy sheikh will cover the full cost of treatment at the Al Jalila Children's Hospital in the UAE. Katia Abu Al Saud suffers from the rare genetic disorder, which affects nerve cells in the spinal cord.
Her mother, Nour Roudnahal, documented her daughter's condition and shared medical reports to raise awareness and funds. The treatment, Zolgensma, costs around $2.4 million and is only available in the UAE. The family launched an online fundraising campaign but was unable to afford the full expense. Now, with Sheikh Mohammed's generous donation, Katia and her family can hope for a better future.
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