Non-communicable Diseases

29 February 2008 will be remembered as the First European Awareness Day on Rare Diseases. The event is of particular importance since it recognises the cause of rare diseases amongst patients.
The 29 February was chosen as the European Day on Rare Diseases since it is a rare day occurring once every 4 years. The motto for the 2008 European Day is "A Rare Day for Very Special People" and the key message focused on the concept of rare diseases as a public health priority. The event was (...)