The Vietnamese Ministry of Health holds a meeting to mark Rare Disease Day 2026 in Hanoi, February 28, 2026. “These figures show rare diseases are not limited to individual specialties but must be treated as a national health policy priority,” Thuan said. Vietnam plans to finalize a science-based national rare disease list aligned with international experience while being tailored to local conditions. About 7,000 rare diseases have been identified globally, with roughly 72 believed to be genetic. A provisional list of nearly 1,300 rare diseases has been compiled, with a national list expected to be issued in October.

Source: Tuoitre News March 01, 2026 15:03 UTC