RARE DISEASE DAY – 28th February – Rare Disease Day is the official international
awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases which takes place on the last day of February each
year. The main objective of the campaign is to raise awareness amongst the general public and
decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.
Rare Disease Day was launched by EURORDISRare Diseases Europe and its Council of National
Alliances in 2008. RareDiseaseDay is the unique campaign hashtag for Rare Disease Day, be sure to use it your social media posts in help build momentum around the global campaign!