Cystic Fibrosis scandal: Showdown in fight for drug to save children

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Since November 2015 - when Orkambi could have been on the NHS - 231 adults and children suitable for the life-saving drug have needlessly died

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock

 

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