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These Rare Diseases Exist In India: How Many Have You Heard Of?
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
India is home to diseases that many people may never have heard of until someone close to them is diagnosed. Some are spread by mosquitoes, ticks or sandflies, some come from animals or contaminated water, and others can follow an animal bite.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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75-Year-Old Elderly Man In China Becomes Beauty Influencer To Raise Money For Grandson's Rare Disease Treatment
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Zhu Yunchang became a beauty influencer to raise money for his nine-year-old grandson Cao Jingyan, who has a rare disease.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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www.ndtv.com/health
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Rare Diseases Affect 1 In 20 Indians: Doctor Explains Why Awareness Is The First Cure
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Sudheendra Rao N R
Dr Sudheendra Rao N R from the Organization for Rare Diseases India reveals that approximately 70 million are affected by rare diseases and a majority of them are children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Rare Diseases Affect 1 In 20 Indians: Doctor Explains Why Awareness Is The First Cure
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Sudheendra Rao N R
Dr Sudheendra Rao N R from the Organization for Rare Diseases India reveals that approximately 70 million are affected by rare diseases and a majority of them are children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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US Woman Vomits Up To 15 Times An Hour, Misdiagnosed For Years Until Rare Illness Found
- Saturday June 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Sharisse Zeroonian battled undiagnosed vomiting episodes for years before learning she had a rare disorder called CVS. Now managing her condition, she's using film to share her story and spread awareness.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Everyone Is A Cousin" In This Village. Courtesy: A Rare Genetic Condition
- Monday May 12, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A small village in Brazil is afflicted with Spoan syndrome, a rare hereditary illness that weakens the body over time by affecting the nervous system.
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www.ndtv.com
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Baby Successfully Treated For Deadly Motor Neuron Diseases While Still In Womb
- Saturday February 22, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The mother took the drug daily for six weeks while the baby herself was given the drug orally, roughly one week after the birth.
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www.ndtv.com
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These Rare Diseases Exist In India: How Many Have You Heard Of?
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
India is home to diseases that many people may never have heard of until someone close to them is diagnosed. Some are spread by mosquitoes, ticks or sandflies, some come from animals or contaminated water, and others can follow an animal bite.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
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75-Year-Old Elderly Man In China Becomes Beauty Influencer To Raise Money For Grandson's Rare Disease Treatment
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Zhu Yunchang became a beauty influencer to raise money for his nine-year-old grandson Cao Jingyan, who has a rare disease.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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www.ndtv.com/health
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Rare Diseases Affect 1 In 20 Indians: Doctor Explains Why Awareness Is The First Cure
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Sudheendra Rao N R
Dr Sudheendra Rao N R from the Organization for Rare Diseases India reveals that approximately 70 million are affected by rare diseases and a majority of them are children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Rare Diseases Affect 1 In 20 Indians: Doctor Explains Why Awareness Is The First Cure
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Sudheendra Rao N R
Dr Sudheendra Rao N R from the Organization for Rare Diseases India reveals that approximately 70 million are affected by rare diseases and a majority of them are children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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US Woman Vomits Up To 15 Times An Hour, Misdiagnosed For Years Until Rare Illness Found
- Saturday June 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Sharisse Zeroonian battled undiagnosed vomiting episodes for years before learning she had a rare disorder called CVS. Now managing her condition, she's using film to share her story and spread awareness.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Everyone Is A Cousin" In This Village. Courtesy: A Rare Genetic Condition
- Monday May 12, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A small village in Brazil is afflicted with Spoan syndrome, a rare hereditary illness that weakens the body over time by affecting the nervous system.
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www.ndtv.com
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Baby Successfully Treated For Deadly Motor Neuron Diseases While Still In Womb
- Saturday February 22, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The mother took the drug daily for six weeks while the baby herself was given the drug orally, roughly one week after the birth.
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www.ndtv.com