New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Addressing the growing significance of rare diseases, a matter often overlooked historically, Amit Agrawal, Secretary of Department of Pharmaceuticals in the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, stressed the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to combat these disorders.
He pointed out that while rare diseases may seem infrequent on an individual basis, collectively they impact nearly one in every twenty persons, approximately 5 per cent of the population, making it a critical public health challenge.
Agrawal made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Rare Diseases Conference 2025, organized by FICCI, which was themed "Making Rare Care Possible: Availability, Accessibility, Awareness."
The Sec...