# Expand testing for newborns, letter writers urge

In a letter to The Guardian, health experts and campaigners call for the expansion of newborn screening programs to detect more rare conditions early. They argue that current tests miss treatable diseases, leading to preventable harm. Broader screening could save lives and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/21/broaden-newborn-screening-programmes) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:58:07 GMT