Indore (Madhya Pradesh): An advanced centre for treating muscular dystrophy will soon be established at Chacha Nehru Children’s Hospital. The decision was taken after parents of children with the rare genetic disorder met collector Asheesh Singh on Saturday, urging local therapy facilities for the ailing children.
During the meeting, the parents explained the difficulties of travelling to cities like Bangalore, Kochi and Delhi for treatment. Parents also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concern over muscular dystrophy in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme and requested the collector to take immediate action.
In response, collector Singh directed the social justice department to initially start therapy services at the district divyang rehabilitation centre and prepare a plan to establish a larger facility at Chacha Nehru Hospital. Muscular dystrophy is a debilitating genetic condition that weakens muscles, affecting mobility, breathing, and cardiac health.
Common forms include Duchenne (DMD), Becker (BMD), limb-girdle, and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Treatment typically involves physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medication and surgery. During the meeting, parents were also informed about symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. The officials said the new advanced centre “aims to provide comprehensive care and reduce the burden on families seeking specialised therapy in distant cities.”
