Russia Adds Dup15q Syndrome to Rare Diseases List
Russia's Ministry of Health expanded the list of rare diseases to include the genetic disorder 'duplication of chromosome 15q11-q13' (Dup15q), according to a document reported by RIA Novosti.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Health of Russia expanded the list of rare diseases.
- The condition 'Dup15q syndrome' was added to the list.
- The updated list now includes 305 rare diseases.
- Dup15q syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of a segment of chromosome 15.
- Patients with diseases on the list are eligible for special medical benefits, including subsidized medications and therapeutic nutrition.
- The list is maintained by the Ministry of Health based on epidemiological data.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Health proposed expanding neonatal screening in Russia starting in 2027 to include six hereditary diseases. — vm
- New rules allowing family members to stay with hospitalized patients came into effect on September 1, 2026. — vm
- In March, the Ministry of Health added four new diseases to the list, including two genetic disorders, chronic hypoparathyroidism, and uveal melanoma. — vedomosti
- The disease 'idiopathic recurrent pericarditis' was removed from the list and replaced with 'other forms of acute pericarditis'. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Ministry of Health added 'Chromosome Duplication Syndrome' to the list of rare diseases — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Health added chromosome duplication syndrome to the list of rare diseases — Ведомости
- Russian Ministry of Health expanded the list of rare diseases — Москва 24