{
  "id": 11709236,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi genetic screening flags 565 incompatible cases among couples",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/abu-dhabi-genetic-screening-flags-565-incompatible-cases-among-couples",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:28:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-genetic-screening-flags-565-incompatible-cases-among-couples-1.500697261"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From July 2022 to July 2023, Abu Dhabi's Pre-Marital Genetic Testing Programme evaluated 11,748 couples. Among these couples, 565 faced genetic incompatibility, accounting for approximately 5% of those tested. By analyzing 570 genes related to over 840 autosomal recessive genetic disorders, the test uncovered the most prevalent conditions, which include congenital adrenal hyperplasia, inherited retinal disorders leading to progressive vision loss, primary ciliary dyskinesia, thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, and glaucoma. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi highlights pre-marital genetic testing as a crucial health and family planning tool, enabling couples to comprehend potential genetic risks before conceiving children. This foresight empowers them to make informed healthcare decisions and minimize the transmission of genetic disorders to future generations.",
  "summary": "The results of Abu Dhabi’s Pre-Marital Genetic Testing Programme have revealed that 11,748 couples underwent genetic testing from the launch of the programme across the emirate in 2022 through July this year. Of these, 565 cases of genetic incompatibility were identified, representing around 5 per cent of those tested. Since its launch, the test has analysed 570 genes associated with more than…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}