Jagan grants Rs 1 Cr for treatment of 2.5YO girl suffering from Gaucher's disease

Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs 1 crore for the treatment of two-and-a-half-year-old girl Honey who is suffering from rare Gaucher's disease. Gaucher's disease affects a person's bones and liver due to the building up of fatty substances, causing enlargement of the organs. Gaucher is a rare disease and there are only 14 such cases in India. Andhra Pradesh is the first state in the country to provide treatment for the disease in a government hospital. The announcement follows Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to the flood-affected areas of the Konaseema district. Honey's parents were seen holding a placard during his visit. Noticing it, the Chief minister stopped the convoy and reached out to the parents.Honey's parents were seen holding a placard during his visit. Noticing it, the Chief minister stopped the convoy and reached out to the parents. The CM assured complete medical assistance to the child. He did not promise only funds for treatment but also assured them to take care of her education.