Enhancing equitable access to rare disease diagnosis and treatment around the world: a review of evidence, policies, and challenges

• Main Authors: Adachi, Takeya, El-Hattab, Ayman W., Jain, Ritu, Nogales Crespo, Katya A., Quirland Lazo, Camila I., Scarpa, Maurizio, Summar, Marshall, Wattanasirichaigoon, Duangrurdee
• Other Authors: School of Humanities
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Rare Diseases; Burden Of Disease
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169907
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This document provides a comprehensive summary of evidence on the current situation of rare diseases (RDs) globally and regionally, including conditions, practices, policies, and regulations, as well as the challenges and barriers faced by RD patients, their families, and caregivers. The document bu...