NewsNORDTuesday, January 20, 2026 · January 20, 2026
NORD Announces Rare Disease Day 2026 Theme: Diagnostic Equity
WHY IT MATTERS
Diagnostic delays disproportionately affect minority communities.
NORD unveiled the theme focusing on reducing diagnostic disparities across racial and socioeconomic groups.
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