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MP Biplab Deb Secures AIIMS Treatment for Tripura Infant with Rare SMA
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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MP Biplab Deb has arranged for a Tripura infant suffering from a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy to receive treatment at AIIMS, Delhi, after securing necessary approvals and support.
MP Biplab Deb, Member of Parliament from Tripura, has taken steps to secure treatment for a young child diagnosed with a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The child, whose identity is not disclosed for privacy, is in need of advanced medical care.
Deb engaged with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and AIIMS officials to obtain the necessary approvals for the patient’s transfer to the national institute. He also facilitated financial assistance to cover the costs of the treatment and travel.
The child will be admitted to AIIMS in Delhi, where specialists in neuromuscular disorders will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and initiate a tailored therapeutic regimen. The move is expected to improve the child’s chances of recovery and long-term management.
The MP’s intervention highlights the role of elected representatives in addressing urgent health needs of constituents, especially when dealing with rare and complex medical conditions.
Deb engaged with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and AIIMS officials to obtain the necessary approvals for the patient’s transfer to the national institute. He also facilitated financial assistance to cover the costs of the treatment and travel.
The child will be admitted to AIIMS in Delhi, where specialists in neuromuscular disorders will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and initiate a tailored therapeutic regimen. The move is expected to improve the child’s chances of recovery and long-term management.
The MP’s intervention highlights the role of elected representatives in addressing urgent health needs of constituents, especially when dealing with rare and complex medical conditions.