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Rare Disease Day: February 28, 2021

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2021 it falls on February 28, 2021. The day is observed to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. Rare Disease Day was first launched by  European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) and its Council of National Alliances in 2008.

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Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • EURORDIS Founded: 1997.
  • EURORDIS Headquarters location: Paris, France.

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Sumit Arora

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