Uniting for Rare Disease Day: Together, let's raise awareness, support affected individuals, and advocate for research. Every voice counts in the fight against rare diseases.

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Did you know?

- Global Observance: Rare Disease Day is observed annually on the last day of February. It aims to raise awareness among the general public, researchers, health professionals, and policymakers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.

- Initiated by EURORDIS: Rare Disease Day was first launched by EURORDIS (The European Organization for Rare Diseases) and its Council of National Alliances in 2008. It has since become a global event, with over 100 countries participating to advocate for those living with rare diseases.

- Rare Diseases Impact: There are over 6,000 rare diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. Despite their individual rarity, collectively, rare diseases are not so rare. It's estimated that 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life.