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The world's most expensive drug

Cathal Martin was 6 years old when he died of a rare crucial enzyme deficiency, his brother Ciaran has been diagnosed with the same disorder and their parents are now campaigning for the HSE to pay for ‘the world’s most expensive drug. Their father, Les Martin spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

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07.45 17 Feb 2023


The world's most expensive drug


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Cathal Martin was 6 years old when he died of a rare crucial enzyme deficiency. His brother Ciaran was diagnosed with the same disorder but due to treatment is now healthy. Their parents are now campaigning for the HSE to pay for ‘the world’s most expensive drug' to benefit other children with the condition in Ireland.

Their father, Les Martin spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.


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