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‘We deserve the same chance as others:' Derry teen with Friedreich’s ataxia speaks out on lack of access to vital medication

16 April 2026

A 17-year-old Derry girl, who was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at age seven, has outlined how a medication that can slow the progression of the condition is not funded in Northern Ireland or the

A 17-year-old Derry girl, who was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at age seven, has outlined how a medication that can slow the progression of the condition is not funded in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
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