Mumbai: As the world observed World Rare Disease Day on 29 February, 2024, the focus is on the need to tackle rare lung diseases affecting individuals globally. This day served as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with rare conditions and emphasises the urgency of raising awareness, promoting research, and improving access to care for individuals battling rare lung diseases.
Alkem Laboratories has a ‘Healthy Lungs Initiative’. This programme focusses on raising awareness, promoting preventive measures, and facilitating access to diagnosis and treatment for various respiratory conditions, including rare lung diseases.
In support of World Rare Disease Day, Alkem Laboratories is organising patient education programs across India. These programmes aim to provide information and resources to individuals and families affected by rare lung diseases, empowering them to better understand and manage their conditions. Additionally, Alkem Laboratories is conducting awareness campaigns on social media through its initiative, Healthy Lungs, reaching a broader audience and fostering community engagement in the fight against rare lung diseases.