Radio Taiwan Internatiional
Date: 05 April, 2019
By: Paula Chao
Burmese girl with rare disease travels to Taiwan for treatment
An 11-year-old Burmese girl with Goldenhar syndrome is enjoying better vision after receiving medical treatment in Taiwan.
Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital defect affecting the development of the eyes, ears and spine. The condition affects roughly one in every 50,000 children.
Thanks to a medical team at the Taiwan-based China Medical University, one girl with the condition is seeing improvements. [FULL STORY]