Worldwide, Rare Disease Day is observed on or near the last day of February each year to educate policymakers and the general public about rare diseases and the effects they have on patients’ lives. As part of this worldwide celebration, NCATS and the NIH Clinical Center have sponsored Rare Disease Day at NIH since 2011. The purpose of Rare Disease Day at the NIH is to bring attention to rare diseases, the people who suffer from them, and NIH collaborations that address scientific challenges and advance treatment research.
This day is observed by Edu World to raise awareness of the NIH-supported research into rare diseases and the creation of diagnostics and treatments. Gather a diverse group of people, including patients, advocates for patients, caregivers, health care providers, researchers, trainees, students, representatives from the industry, and personnel from the government.
