“Our Children Have Nemaline Myopathy, the Diagnostic Test is Invasive & Painful”: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared his daughters’ struggle with nemaline myopathy, a genetic disorder that impairs muscle function. He criticized the painful diagnostic tests and the lack of awareness and facilities for affected families in India. Health experts emphasized the condition’s rarity, symptoms, and management strategies, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.