Gaza boy recovers after life-saving bone marrow transplant in UAE
A Palestinian boy has got a new lease of life after undergoing a bone marrow transplant in the UAE, under the direct medical supervision of the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC).
The boy, diagnosed with DADA-2 deficiency, a rare and severe immunodeficiency, had been admitted to the Yas Clinic in Khalifa City for seven months.
He required prolonged care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) due to the complexity of his condition, the report on national news agency Wam reported.
The patient's sister was matched as donor and flown in from Gaza.
The transplant was performed in April and despite a challenging post-operative course, the child showed remarkable recovery.
'This was an extraordinary case that brought together every element of modern medicine, from genetics and immunology to critical care and transplantation,' said Dr. Maysoon Al Karam, Chief Medical Officer at Yas Clinic Khalifa City.
The case was managed by a comprehensive care team that included PICU physicians, a pediatric surgeon, ENT specialists, and an infectious disease expert.
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