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New decree provides new support for Machado-Joseph patients

Açoriano Oriental8 September 2026 at 10:56

A new decree has created new support for Machado-Joseph patients, a genetic neurodegenerative disease. Among the planned support is a grant for the companion and home caregiver support.

These supports were already planned since 2023, but only now can they finally move forward. The Atlantic Association for Support to Machado-Joseph Patients states that both patients and families are expectant about the implementation of these measures.

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