Rare Diseases

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare approved the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021.

Key Provisions of the Policy

Aim of the Policy

  • Reduce the incidence and prevalence of uncommon diseases through a comprehensive and integrated prevention strategy.
  • To provide individuals with rare diseases with affordable health care.
  • To place a greater emphasis on indigenous research and medicine manufacture in India.

Categorization of Rare Diseases in 3 Groups

  • Group 1: Disorders amenable to one-time curative treatment.
  • Group 2: Those requiring long term or lifelong treatment.
  • Group 3: Diseases for which definitive treatment is available but challenges are to make ....
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