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Welcome to Rare Disease Day 2011 in Italy

3,2,1  GO !!!

 UNIAMO FIMR  in collaboration with its 95 Associations , is promoting and coordinating  various events to celebrate  the Rare Disease Day throughout Italy. If you want to join any of the events  or you want to give us your help or organize some  please contact UNIAMO segreteria@uniamo.org  or see the list on the  Event Calendar or visit www.uniamo.org

From  Feb 20 - 26   Mediaset National TV   channels,  will air the spot “Mommy, what are the rare diseases?” promoted by UNIAMO FIMR” 

UNIAMO FIMR is also proud to announce the partnership of the Volley League A1 A2 m/f which will allow a broader  visibility. During the weekend Feb 26/27 all players of 40 Teams will wear the RDD Tshirts during their presentation  while  the speakers will read a short message of information on RD

RARE BUT EQUAL  RARI MA UGUALI

 2011 RDD SLOGAN is very important  for hundreds of thousand  Italians affected by a rare disease, because  despite the progress made in recent years, the timely diagnosis, access and availability of medical treatment and rehabilitation are not equal in all regions and often the patient is forced to move. Furthermore in Italy many rare diseases are not yet recognized as eligible for the exemption from participation in the cost of health services related to the disease, contrary to what is required by law for the others.

 

The ITALIAN CAMPAIGN is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic

National Alliance

UNIAMO Federazione Italiana Malattie Rare onlus

The Italian Alliance of Rare Disease patients'Associations was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life of RD people , through the activation, the promotion and protection of Read More >