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Sickle cell disease

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Health / Medical / National

FDA Expands Casgevy Approval to Children as Young as 2

July 5, 2026July 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded approval of the gene therapy Casgevy to include children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent …

FDA Expands Casgevy Approval to Children as Young as 2 Read More

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Health / Medical / National

Medicaid to Expand Access to Life-Changing Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Patients in 33 States

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding access to potentially curative gene therapies for individuals with sickle cell …

Medicaid to Expand Access to Life-Changing Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Patients in 33 States Read More
Shine the Light on Sickle Cell
Regional

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Campaign Gears Up for 7th Annual Awareness Drive

June 5, 2025June 4, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — As World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19 draws near, a collaborative of 47 community organizations and medical providers across the Northeastern United States is preparing …

Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Campaign Gears Up for 7th Annual Awareness Drive Read More

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