India now has 15 Centres of Excellence for rare diseases under NPRD 2021 with the addition of RIMS Imphal, AIIMS Patna and Assam Medical College.
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Dr. Muralidhar Ramappa presented a scientific session at World Rare Disease Day,- 2026 highlighting early diagnosis, genetic insights, and integrated care approaches for rare ophthalmic disorders.
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IORD expresses interest in joining the South East Asia Rare Disease Initiative Task Force Steering Committee
This is a transcribed keynote address by Dr. Anil Kumar Mandal, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Centre for Sight, Banjara Hills, delivered at the Indian Organisation for Rare Diseases (IORD) World Rare Disease Day 2026 event in Hyderabad, focusing on rare ophthalmic disorders.
This is a transcribed speech of Indian Organisation for Rare Diseases (IORD) President and CEO, Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala, delivered at the World Rare Disease Day 2026 event in Hyderabad, focusing on rare ophthalmic disorders.
IORD marked World Rare Disease Day 2026 highlighting rare ophthalmic disorders, stressing early diagnosis, better referrals, and expanded genetic, multidisciplinary care with expert participation.
IORD will host a World Rare Disease Day 2026 conference in Hyderabad on rare ophthalmic conditions, with LVPEI and Rainbow Children’s Hospital.
IORD proposes a Section 8, CSR-supported public-interest pharmaceutical model to ensure affordable access to orphan drugs for millions of Indian patients.
India is emerging as a global leader in rare disease management, driven by IORD’s efforts since 2005 to advocate, raise awareness, and support millions affected by rare conditions, writes Dr Krishnaji Rao.