India, May 31 -- There are 443 rare diseases which ORDI has listed. How many of these rare diseases are being treated in India? Off these 443 which diseases are more predominantly visible in the country?

These are the conditions reported by patients who have registered with ORDI through helpline, online and referrals. As per National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases (NPTRD), 2017, the Government of India mentions about 450 conditions have been identified in India, but the list of diseases being treated is not available.

Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), a group of genetic metabolic disorders where enzymes responsible for breaking down complex molecules within lysosomes are deficient or absent such as Gaucher, Pompe, MPS and Neuro...