Modern Therapy for Rare Disease Available to Nine Patients in Serbia

Nine patients in Serbia with the rare Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome have gained access to modern therapy through a donation program.

25 Feb, 11:24 — 25 Feb, 11:51

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This story is significant as it marks a crucial advancement in the treatment of a rare and severe disease, Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, for patients in Serbia. The availability of modern therapy for the first time offers hope for improved quality of life and prognosis, highlighting the vital role of drug donation programs in expanding access to specialized medical care.

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Both `danas` and `n1-serbia` report on the provision of modern therapy for nine patients in Serbia suffering from Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) syndrome. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the positive development of this therapy being made available for the first time through a donation program.

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The company providing the drug donation is Merck Sharp.

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What sources agree on

Nine patients in Serbia have received modern therapy.
The patients suffer from the rare and severe Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) syndrome.
This is the first time modern therapy has been secured for these patients.
The therapy was provided through a drug donation program.

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Modern therapy is available for nine patients in Serbia.

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The patients suffer from Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) syndrome.

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The therapy is provided through a drug donation program.

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The company Merck Sharp will provide the therapy.

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The company providing the drug donation is Merck Sharp.

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danas

Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

n1-serbia

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

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Key entities

Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) syndromerare and severe disease affecting patients Serbiacountry where therapy is available Merck Sharppharmaceutical company providing donation

Coverage Timeline

First report: n1-serbia · 25 Feb, 11:24|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 27m|Window: 27m

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n1-serbia25 Feb, 11:24First to report

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

danas25 Feb, 11:51Latest update

Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

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danas1h ago

Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

Za devet osoba u Srbiji koje žive sa retkim i teškim Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) sindromom prvi put je obezbeđena savremena terapija kroz program donacije lekova, koju će obezbediti kompanija Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), saopštilo je danas Udruženje za retke bolesti VHL Srbije.

By Una Miletic

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n1-serbia1h ago

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

Za devet osoba u Srbiji koje žive sa retkim i teškim Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) sindromom po prvi put je obezbeđena savremena terapija kroz program donac

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Modern Therapy for Rare Disease Available to Nine Patients in Serbia

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Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

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Coverage Timeline

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

Read at source (2 outlets)

Prekretnica za VHL pacijente: Moderna terapija stigla u Srbiju

Savremena terapija za retku bolest dostupna za devet pacijenata u Srbiji

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