CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022 it falls on February 28, 2022. The day is observed to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the United States, the National Organization for Rare Disorders signed on to coordinate Rare Disease Day and collaborated with The Discovery Channel and the show Mystery Diagnosis, as well about 180 other partners, to organize activities across the country for the observance of Rare Disease Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rare Disease Day is celebrated every year on the last day of the February month. The first Rare Disease Day was celebrated in 2008 on 29 February, a ‘rare’ date that happens only once every four years.

Detailed explanation-4: -February 28, 2022, 2022 The last day of February has been designated as Rare Disease Day in Massachusetts to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -The zebra has become the official symbol of rare diseases in the United States. In honor of our shared mascot we wear striped clothing and accessories to show our support of those lives impacted by a rare disease.