On the occasion of 7th DNA Day of VIT, 14th March 2020 by Department of Biomedical Sciences, Our Founder Director, Mr. Prasanna Shirol was invited to inaugurate the event as the Chief Guest . Mr. Prasanna addressed the gathering of students on the importance of awareness and better policy on Rare Diseases.
The honorable Chancellor of VIT, Vellore, Dr. G. Viswanathan was glad that Organization for Rare Diseases has taken this initiative on a very important health issue: Rare Diseases.
He stated that State as well as Central Government should focus more on major health issues like the Rare Genetic Diseases. He also felt that in future the patients of Rare Diseases need not depend on Foreign countries for treatment and healthcare resources. Dr. Viswanathan quoted to the students, “No patient should be left out due to lack of treatment and I dream of such a country which only students like you can create.”
ORDI also signed an MoU with VIT to initiate Research, Awareness and Education in Rare Disease sector. The DNA Day event was spearheaded by Dr. Radha Saraswathy. The event was was graced by Dr. V. Pragasam, Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Sabina,
; guest of honors – Dr. Wilner Martinez-Lopez, Uruguay and Mrs. Swapna Roopesh,ORDI.
