Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah appeals to PM Modi for lifesaving aid for toddler battling rare disease
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested assistance from PM Modi for the medical treatment of a 15-month-old boy with a rare disease. The CM has asked for financial support from the Centre and for import taxes on the required medication to be waived. The baby, Maurya, is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and the cost of the medication is approximately Rs 17.5 crore. Siddaramaiah has urged PM Modi to intervene and provide monetary support from the PM CARES Fund to help with the procurement of the injection.
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