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Mumbai Parents Seek Rs 9 Crore to Save 22-Month-Old with SMA
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🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM
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A 22‑month‑old boy named Vedansh in Mumbai, diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, is urgently seeking a Rs 9 crore treatment package to survive.
A 22‑month‑old boy named Vedansh, residing in Mumbai, has been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder that progressively weakens muscle control. Doctors say that without immediate and advanced treatment, the child’s condition could deteriorate rapidly.
The treatment required for SMA involves a combination of gene therapy, specialized physiotherapy and ongoing medical care, which together can cost upwards of Rs 9 crore. The high cost reflects the need for imported drugs, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and a multidisciplinary medical team.
Vedansh’s parents have launched a public appeal on social media and through local NGOs, seeking donations to cover the treatment expenses. They have also approached corporate sponsors and charitable foundations, hoping to secure the necessary funds before the child’s condition worsens.
Medical experts in Mumbai’s premier hospitals have expressed optimism that early intervention could give Vedansh a chance at a better quality of life, but they stress that timely financial support is critical to access the required therapies.
The treatment required for SMA involves a combination of gene therapy, specialized physiotherapy and ongoing medical care, which together can cost upwards of Rs 9 crore. The high cost reflects the need for imported drugs, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and a multidisciplinary medical team.
Vedansh’s parents have launched a public appeal on social media and through local NGOs, seeking donations to cover the treatment expenses. They have also approached corporate sponsors and charitable foundations, hoping to secure the necessary funds before the child’s condition worsens.
Medical experts in Mumbai’s premier hospitals have expressed optimism that early intervention could give Vedansh a chance at a better quality of life, but they stress that timely financial support is critical to access the required therapies.