Disability groups urge Malta government to pause embryonic genetic testing
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Disability rights organizations in Malta are urging the government to pause the expansion of pre-implantation genetic testing for embryos, arguing that screening for additional conditions is discriminatory. These groups contend that such medical advancements frame disability as a life to be avoided rather than accepting individuals with equal dignity and human rights. They demand a transparent ethical review before any further conditions are added to the testing criteria currently being implemented in the country.
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