Rare Disease Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts

Rare Disease Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Feb 16, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rare Disease Day Every year, February 28 is observed as Rare Disease Day 2026 to raise awareness for patients, families and caregivers around the world affected by rare diseases File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Theme for 2026 The theme for 2026 is `Moving Forward` to collaborate with patients and their communities to help with the development of medical need for those who are in need File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin The day was established by EURODRIS - Rare Diseases Europe, and was set to be on February 29, which is a rare date, to signify the rarity of diseases Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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