President of India announces first homegrown gene therapy for cancer #healthnews

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On April 4, 2024, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu launched India's first homegrown gene therapy for cancer, CAR-T cell therapy, at IIT Bombay. The therapy, renowned for its effectiveness, was previously only available in developed nations due to its high cost. It combines immunotherapy and gene therapy to modify the patient's immune cells, particularly T cells, to combat cancer. It is also an example of the ‘Make in India’ initiative; a shining example of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

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