Revolutionary treatment for 'children's Motor Neurone Disease'

The Federal Government says it will add a revolutionary treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, for over-18s. The disease, which has been described as Motor Neurone Disease for children, is the leading cause of genetic death in Australian children under the age of two.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a Spinal Muscular Atrophy event at Parliament House Source: AAP