On Rare Disease Day 2024 “Pongo”, the mascot of the Greek Pulmonary Hypertension Association, visited schools in Loutraki to tell children about pulmonary hypertension

“Pongo” serves as the mascot of the Greek Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This elephant doll features a unique characteristic: a minuscule nostril that impedes its ability to breathe adequately, leading to its striking purple hue caused by oxygen deprivation. It was create to educate children to recognize a physical diversity that may not always be visible. […]

On Rare Disease Day 2024 “Pongo”, the mascot of the Greek Pulmonary Hypertension Association, visited schools in Loutraki to tell children about pulmonary hypertension Read Post »

A fresh booklet for those unfamiliar with European Reference Networks (ERNs) and their role in rare disease patient care, Novemebr 25, 2023

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission has just issued a new booklet on European Reference Networks (ERNs). European Reference Networks are virtual networks connecting healthcare providers, professionals and patient organisations across the European Union (EU) and Norway. The rationale behind their establishment is that no country alone has the knowledge

A fresh booklet for those unfamiliar with European Reference Networks (ERNs) and their role in rare disease patient care, Novemebr 25, 2023 Read Post »

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