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Andalucía to fund butterfly skin treatment despite Spanish government refusal
The Andalusian Health Minister, Antonio Sanz, has announced that the regional government will continue to fund the medication Vyjuvek for patients with the rare condition known as butterfly skin. This decision follows the Spanish central government's refusal to finance the drug.
Speaking from Ronda, Málaga, Sanz criticized the central government's stance, describing it as a profound error that causes significant harm to families. He urged the Ministry of Health to rectify its position, calling the lack of support insensitive to the needs of Andalusian citizens.
Sanz highlighted the life-changing impact of the expensive treatment, citing specific cases such as Adrián, a patient from Málaga, and Leo, a 12-year-old from Seville, both of whom have seen significant improvements in their quality of life after receiving the medication.
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Andalucía · Antonio Sanz · Junta de Andalucía · Ministry of Health · Spain
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Vyjuvek is a treatment used for patients with the rare condition known as butterfly skin. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Junta de Andalucía will continue to cover the costs of the Vyjuvek treatment. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health has been urged to rectify its position regarding the medication's funding. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Spanish central government has decided not to finance the medication Vyjuvek. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.granadahoy.com