Andhra Pradesh Sanctions Rs 1 Crore For Treatment Of Girl With Rare Disease

Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district Collector Himanshu Shukla handed over the first set of 13 injections on Sunday to the girl's family for her treatment, an official press release said.

The Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs one crore for the treatment of a two-and-a-half year old girl suffering from the rare Gaucher's disease.

Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district Collector Himanshu Shukla handed over the first set of 13 injections on Sunday to the girl's family for her treatment, an official press release said.

In all, at least 52 injections have to be administered to the girl, with each costing Rs 1.25 lakh.

Gaucher's disease affects a person's bones and liver due to building up of fatty substances, causing enlargement of the organs.