President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Presidential Proclamation No. 1989 s. 2010 declaring the 4th week of February of every year thereafter, as National Rare Disease Week (NRDW) to conduct a national information campaign in order to create awareness among health professionals about the nature and medical management of rare diseases; and instill awareness among the public about rare diseases to generate full support for the special needs of children affected by rare disease from both public and private sectors.
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National Rare Disease Week
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