World Duchenne Awareness Day

World Duchenne Awareness Day 2019 – Asociatia DMD CARE – Bucharest, Romania

World Duchenne Awareness Day 2022 

World Duchenne Awareness Day 2021

World Duchenne Awareness Day 2020

RARE DISEASE DAY 2025

Rare Disease Day

Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions. Rare Disease Day was launched by EURORDISRare Diseases Europe and its Council of National Alliances in 2008

300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease.
There are over 6000 different rare diseases.
72% of rare diseases are genetic.
70% of these genetic rare diseases begin in childhood.

CELEBRATE THE UNIQUENESS OF BEING RARE With over 300 million people globally living with a rare disease, we join hands across borders and amidst the 6000+ rare diseases to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities.
Our key message for Rare Disease Day 2025 is More than you can imagine