Russia Adds Dup15q Syndrome to Rare Diseases List
Russia's Ministry of Health added the genetic disorder 'Dup15q syndrome' to the national list of rare diseases, bringing the total to 305 conditions. The change enables affected patients to access special medical benefits and support.
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 (2 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