Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital For Children To Host First-Ever National Conference on Rare Disease
*On the note of Rare Disease Day, 28th February 2025 :* ~According to WHO, rare diseases affect 65 children per 1,00,000, with India carrying 25% of the global burden. In India, 1 to 5 in 10,000 children suffer from rare diseases, many not surviving into adulthood ~The conference aims to present clinical excellence to the medical fraternity and highlight the challenges in rare disease treatment and government policies *Mumbai:* Given the rising incidence of rare diseases in children, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children has taken the first step forward in spreading awareness by hosting the 1st National Conference on Rare Diseases in Children on 1st and 2nd March 2025. The objective is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, genetic advancements, and multi-disciplinary approaches in the management of rare diseases in children and the challenges faced by parents as well as hospitals. With hundreds of doctors, consultants, and paramedics participating, the event...