Mrs. Ramalakshmi of Bharath MD Foundation outlines key recommendations to strengthen rare disease care in Andhra Pradesh through early diagnosis, patient registries and integrated support.
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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.
IORD emphasized the legal fraternity’s role in rare disease awareness, with Dr. Ramaiah Muthyala urging lawyers to support advocacy, patient rights, and public education initiatives.