The international world

October is Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month.

Here is some information about the international community of Niemann-Pick Disease (copied from the NNPDF):

As we wrap up October Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month, we would like to take the time to remind our community that Niemann-Pick Disease is a global disease, that affects people of all nationalities and in all countries around the globe.  

While the NNPDF and CCNNPDF work diligently to extend support to any and all families that reach out and contact us, there are times where distance and language do become a barrier in supporting NPD family needs.  For this, we are very grateful to have the International Niemann-Pick Disease Alliance, which helps us to bridge such gaps. The INPDA states that the group is an, "International response to a group of diseases that present challenges that cross all national boundries."



INPDA Members during the 2013 Family Support and Medical Conference

The International Niemann-Pick Disease Alliance was formed in October, 2009 with a view of providing a forum, where, through the exchange of information, experience and knowledge, progress could be accelerated. 

In 2013 a grant was granted to the INPDA in support of creating the FIRST Niemann-Pick Disease International Registry database, which will help provide with accurate numbers of those affected with NPD around the world, as well as allowing us to support a wider spectrum of families.

To learn more about the International Niemann-Pick Disease Alliance (INPDA): Click Here

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