NationalWednesday, 6 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/06-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
National Conference on Rare Diseases opens in New Delhi on 5–6 May 2026 with ₹50 lakh treatment support
The Union Health Ministry inaugurated the two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi on 5–6 May 2026, highlighting ₹50 lakh treatment support and 15 Centres of Excellence.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5–6 May 2026, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi to strengthen early diagnosis and treatment frameworks for inherited genetic conditions.
Key specifics
- The conference was held on 5–6 May 2026.
- The venue was New Delhi.
- Treatment support under the national policy has been enhanced to ₹50 lakh.
- The network of Centres of Excellence has expanded from 8 to 15.
- Two Centres of Excellence have been established in North-East India.
Exam lens
Health policy question type, rare diseases, ₹50 lakh support, 8 to 15 CoEs, North-East India — TNPSC may ask the date, ministry, and policy features.