# Commission Decision of 27 February 2008 on the adoption of the work plan for 2008 for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013), and on the selection, award and other criteria for financial contributions to the actions of this programme (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/170/EC), Division 3.3.6: Action on rare diseases (Annex — Point 2.2.2)

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/170/annex/I/division/3/division/3.3/division/3.3.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-170/annex-I/division-3/division-3.3/division-3.3.6
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