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Hope for patients with rare diseases

Yoliswa Sobuwa

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There are more than 7 000 different conditions and 4.3 million South Africans who are affected by rare diseases. Photo: Getty Images

There are more than 7 000 different conditions and 4.3 million South Africans who are affected by rare diseases. Photo: Getty Images

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The 25-year-old, who recently obtained a diploma in journalism from Damelin College, is one of 4.3 million South Africans on record who suffer from one of 7 000 rare diseases. These include cystic fibrosis, lupus and conditions that can disfigure patients.

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