Prajwar’s Journey: How Early Treatment Transformed His Life with Gaucher Disease

In this video, Vanita Hulooraya shares the story of her 13-year-old son, Prajwar, who was diagnosed with Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects the liver, spleen, bones, and blood. Prajwar’s symptoms began when he was just 5 months old, with loose teeth, fever, and an enlarged spleen. After several months in the hospital and a series of tests, including a bone marrow biopsy, Prajwar was diagnosed with Gaucher disease. His treatment began shortly after the diagnosis, and within months, his condition improved. Since 2007, Prajwar has been receiving therapy under the Sanofi Genzyme India Charitable Access Program. He has been healthy for 12 years, demonstrating that early diagnosis and timely treatment can help children with rare diseases lead a near-normal life.