Cystic fibrosis: 'Miracle' drug Kaftrio is transforming lives of patients
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Over the weekend, the Téléthon, a French charitable phone-in event, managed to raise more than €80 million for research on rare diseases. In recent decades, the Téléthon has played on important role in bringing attention to cystic fibrosis. Today, a treatment described as "miraculous" has been proven to significantly improve the lung capacity of patients in just a few days. The medication is called Kaftrio and was first authorised in 2021. FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger takes a closer look.