Ahead of Rare Diseases Day, experts urge action on comprehensive policy and enhanced patient care
Jaipur, February 2024. As Rare Diseases Day approaches in February, healthcare experts are calling for a comprehensive Rare Disease Policy as the need of the hour. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rare diseases typically affect fewer than 1 in 1,000 individuals, and in India, around 70 million people grapple with 450 rare diseases,…