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Definition by WHO

a disease or disorder with a prevalence of

≤10 per 10,000 population is rare. 

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70-80% of

rare diseases are genetic


Approximately 450 rare diseases have

been identified in India

Rare Diseases:

WHO defines rare disease as often debilitating lifelong disease or disorder with a prevalence of 1 or less, per 1000 population. However, different countries have their own definitions to suit their specific requirements and in context of their own population, health care system and resources. The average prevalence thresholds used to define rare diseases ranges among different jurisdictions from 1 to 6 cases/10,000 people, with WHO recommending a prevalence less than 10/10,000 population for defining rare diseases.

Challenge

A fundamental challenge in research and development for the majority of rare diseases is that there is relatively little known about the pathophysiology or the natural history of these diseases. Rare diseases are difficult to research upon as the patient pool is very small and it often results in inadequate clinical experience.

Notifications

MoHFW

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,Government of India

ICMR

Indian Council of Medical Research

CSIR

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

DGHS, MoHFW

Directorate General Of Health Services

DBT

Department of Biotechnology

Department of Pharmaceuticals



DST

Department of Science and Technology