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.
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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.