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Health Minister pledges to revisit Translana decision 

The new Health and Social Care Minister has pledged to revisit the decision on whether or not to fund Translana.

Kate Beecroft was appointed to the position on Monday - she says she's 'delighted' as it's the job she's wanted for a long time.
 
The Douglas South MHK says she will now reinvestigate the recommendation made by the Clinical Recommendations Committee not to fund the drug for a seven-year-old boy. 

Finley Hesketh suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - it's believed Translana could help keep him walking for longer. 

Mrs Beecroft says she's happy to take a fresh look at the situation:

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