Division 3.3.6 Action on rare diseases (Annex — Point 2.2.2)

High-quality diagnosis, treatment and information for people suffering from rare diseases are priority issues for the European Commission as established in the EU Health Strategy. Activities will support continued EU action in these diseases, and will focus in particular on the following areas:

• Improving codification and classification of rare diseases in the context of the ICD-10 revision. [Financing mechanism: Call for tender]

• Development and maintenance of rare diseases registers and information networks in certain areas (e.g. rare anaemias) [Financing mechanism: Call for proposals]

• Scientific assistance to the Task Force on Rare diseases. [Financing mechanism: Call for proposals and/or joint action]