Rare diseases
Rare diseases are life-threatening or chronically disabling conditions that affect a small number of people. In Europe, a disease is considered rare if it affects no more than 1 in 2,000 individuals. In Bulgaria, approximately 5% of the population, or about 350,000 people, are affected by rare diseases.
Individuals with these conditions often face significant challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, accessing treatment, and being referred to qualified specialists. Due to limited scientific and medical knowledge, many patients remain undiagnosed for years.
"RareDis" Medical Center in Plovdiv has developed a specialized program for undiagnosed patients, which includes:
- Consultations based on documentation by a multidisciplinary team, following prior appointment scheduling.
- Follow-up of already diagnosed patients with rare diseases.
- Training for parents on providing daily care for children with rare diseases.
- Medical and social rehabilitation for individuals with rare diseases.
- Providing detailed information on diagnostic and treatment opportunities in Bulgaria and abroad.
This program aims to offer comprehensive support to patients and their families by improving their access to quality medical care and information.
For more information on rare diseases and available support, please visit the following resources:
- Institute for Rare Diseases: www.raredis.org
- National Alliance of People with Rare Diseases: rare-bg.com
- "RareDis" Medical Center: medical.raredis.org
These organizations provide up-to-date information and support for patients with rare diseases and their families.
