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Dr. Namitha Kumar's Profile
MA, PhD
Namitha A Kumar has a PhD in psychology from the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) focusing on the cognitive aspects of disability. She works in the field of rare, genetic disorders and currently, develops all the medical content for the Open Platform for Rare Diseases (OPFORD).
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World Thalassemia Day 2018
World Thalassemia Day is marked on 8th May each year as a sign of solidarity with the many thalassemia patients and families across the world.
Dystonia Awareness Week
Dystonia Awareness Week is marked from 5th to 13th May each year.
Women's Eye Health and Safety Month
Women's Eye Health and Safety Month is observed in April. It is a well-known fact that women are more likely to suffer from vision problems and this month creates awareness about eye health.
Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection refers to a serious condition where there is a tear in the wall of a major artery leading to blood flow within the layers of the aorta.
First Digital Platform for Rare Diseases in India
Diagnostic odysseys, lack of drugs, therapeutics and cures make life difficult for rare disease patients and their families. The first digital Open Platform for Rare Diseases (OPFORD) is to provide quality, verified information and support for rare diseases.
