This teen's disease is so rare that he is the only Malaysian diagnosed with it


Lee shakes hands with Ardi, as Ardi's parents Zabidi and Maisarah look on. Prior to his treatment, Ardi was too weak to even shake hands. — S.S.KANESAN/The Star

Ardi Izzuddin Zabidi, 16, has an ultra-rare disease that only strikes less than one in 250,000 babies.

His condition is so rare that he is the only person in Malaysia known to have it.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Health

How to best provide support for those with mental health problems
A link between junk food and depression
Think six for a simple workout
Creatine could help those middle-aged muscles
Fermented foods for our gut health
Eat together for better sugar control�
GPs get together to better their skills and negotiating power
BREAST CANCER: FROM ONE SPECIALIST'S CARE TO A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
Promising new weight-loss drugs
Staying well�while growing older

Others Also Read