Forum on Rare Diseases

25-26 May 2026 | Online
Date
25-26 May 2026
Format
Online
Organizer
CIS Orphan Consortium
Focus
Rare diseases and access

The III CIS Forum on Rare Diseases is an international expert platform focused on rare disease policy, orphan medicines, patient access, health technology assessment, regulatory development, and cross-border cooperation.

The Forum will bring together participants from CIS countries, as well as experts and partners from BRICS and the MENA region, to discuss practical approaches to improving access to diagnosis, treatment, and sustainable healthcare solutions for people living with rare diseases.

Register to attend online

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required to receive access to the online broadcast and Forum materials.

Why this Forum Matters

Rare diseases remain one of the most complex areas for healthcare systems due to delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, fragmented financing pathways, and unequal access across countries. The Forum provides a platform for strategic dialogue and practical cooperation aimed at improving patient outcomes and strengthening healthcare policy responses.

Rare disease policy and access
Orphan medicines and regulatory development
HTA and decision-making in rare diseases
RWE in regulatory and management decisions
Innovative financing and procurement models
Cross-border collaboration across CIS, BRICS, and MENA

Forum Participants

The Forum is designed for a broad range of stakeholders involved in rare disease policy, care delivery, evaluation, and access.

Clinical experts in rare diseases
Medical geneticists
Payers
Regulators
HTA specialists
Directors of orphan centres
Leaders of tertiary hospitals
Universities
Researchers and international partners

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