29 February 2008 will be the first celebration of the European Rare Disease Day: A Rare Day for Very Special People. The organisation of this awareness Day is coordinated by Eurordis at the European level and by National Alliances at the national level. Many events will take place throughout Europe. The Rare Disease Day will happen every year from 2008 onward.

www.rarediseaseday.org

- The EHA (European Hematology Association) has organized the 12th Congress which will take place on the 7-10 of June, 2007 in Austria, Vienna. We advice you to visit the EHA web-site (www.ehaweb.org), where you can download the final announcement

- The ISTH (International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis) has organized the XXI Congress which will take place on the 6-12 of July, 2007 in Switzerland, Geneva. We advice you to visit the ISTH web-site (www.isth2007.com), where you can download the final announcement