A leading diagnostic and related healthcare service provider, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. has been proactively working towards the cause and combating rare diseases of neurology through its NeuroPro division. This association is in alignment to what the brand stands for.

Observing Rare Disease Awareness day on 28th February 2019, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. has associated with Organization of Rare Disease India (ORDI) for a campaign Rare Needs Care. In India, 70 million people suffer from rare diseases which means 1 out of 20 children is diagnosed with rare disease.

Racefor7 is an event organised by Organization of Rare Disease India (ORDI) to empower patients and their families with access to national and international resources. To raise awareness for the 7,000 documented rare diseases, the event consists of a 7,000 m walk. This year the event is spread across 9 cities viz Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Mysuru, Coimbatore, Kochi, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram.

Commenting on the association, (Hony) Brig Dr. Arvind Lal, Chairman & Managing Director, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. said, We are honoured to collaborate with ORDI. Through this event we aim to make people aware about the challenges patients face due to rare diseases. We are participating in the event as associate sponsors to spread awareness about these rare diseases and help these patients get a correct & timely diagnosis.