Today is International Gaucher Day- an inherited disorder that affects multiple organs
Today is International Gaucher Day. The day highlights the need for greater awareness of rare diseases to promote early diagnosis. Currently, there are an estimated 6000 - 8000 rare diseases, which affect 350 million people worldwide. Locally, 1 in 15 South Africans is affected by rare diseases. One such rare condition is Gaucher - an inherited disorder that affects multiple organs. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Kelly du Plessis, CEO and Patient Advocacy of Rare Diseases SA...
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