Rare Diseases
News New treatments, research and health policy from around the world and from Türkiye. Each with its source and level of evidence.
Türkiye Health policy February 28, 2026
Prof. Dr. Hacer Durmuş Tekçe of the Turkish Neurological Society said that at least 5 million people in Türkiye are affected by rare diseases and that diagnosis can be delayed by 5–8 years.
Türkiye Health policy September 19, 2025
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced that the synthesis of the active ingredient nusinersen has been completed.
Türkiye Health policy June 20, 2025
The Takayasu working group of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology published the first national recommendations.
Türkiye Health policy October 30, 2024
The Ministry of Health will increase the number of treatment and research centers for rare diseases.