May 22, 2024
Dr Richard Stubbs | NZ General Practitioner
Posted On May 22, 2024
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Rare diseases affect approximately 8% (400 million) of people globally, and two million in Australia. For those living with rare disorders in New Zealand, treatment options are few, with less than a third of modern medicines registered in New Zealand being publicly funded.
Rare diseases affect approximately 8% (400 million) of people globally, and two million in Australia. For those living with rare disorders in New Zealand, treatment options are few, with less than a third of modern medicines registered in New Zealand being publicly funded.