A.P. to strengthen care for rare disease patients, says Health Minister
The Andhra Pradesh Health Minister announced plans to implement the National Policy for Rare Diseases and establish a Centre of Excellence in Vijayawada. The state aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment access for patients suffering from rare conditions.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses a critical gap in healthcare infrastructure for patients with rare diseases who currently lack local access to specialized medical care.
The Union government brought out the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) in 2021, and it is high time Andhra Pradesh implemented the policy, Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav said on Wednesday.
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