India contributes to one-third of the global burden of rare diseases with about 70 million estimated to be affected; the average time of accurate diagnosis however, is anywhere between 4.8 to 7 years India contributes to one-third of the global burden of rare diseases with about 70 million estimated to be affected; the average time of accurate diagnosis however, is anywhere between 4.8 to 7 years Health Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu
Early diagnosis, affordability of treatment continue to remain hurdles in tackling rare diseases in India
