Government of Manitoba welcomes CDA draft to expand public coverage for Evrysdi and Spinraza

On 2026-10-28, Government of Manitoba said CDA draft backs wider SMA drug coverage; previously ineligible Manitobans with SMA are being reviewed.

Manitoba PNP desk October 28, 2026 1 min read

On 2026-10-28, Government of Manitoba said CDA draft backs wider SMA drug coverage; previously ineligible Manitobans with SMA are being reviewed.

Manitoba’s advocacy expands access to publicly funded SMA treatments; residents—including newcomers, students, workers, employers and families—can apply under CDA’s draft criteria, with specialist assessment and clinical requirements.

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Government of Manitoba welcomes CDA draft to expand public coverage for Evrysdi and Spinraza

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