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efficient use of scarce expertise, and the targeted use of health care resources to maximise the benefits for all patients and families affected by rare disease across the UK

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EU Health Minsters Adopt Council Recommendation

On the 9th June 2009, EU Health Ministers adopted a European Council Recommendation that calls on Member States to develop and implement plans and or strategies for the treatment of rare diseases.

Rare Disease UK welcomes the move as an important step forward for the estimated 3.5 million people in the UK who are affected by rare disease and we will be working hard to ensure that it is taken forward in all the nations of the UK.

It will help ensure the efficient use of scarce expertise, and the targeted use of health care resources to maximise the benefits for all patients and families affected by rare disease across the UK

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EU Health Minsters Adopt Council Recommendation

The relevant documents can be downloaded from the European Commission's website

It will help ensure the
efficient use of scarce expertise, and the targeted use of health care resources to maximise the benefits for all patients and families affected by rare disease across the UK