The Second IMSS Meeting on Rare Diseases took place in Mexico City. On February 27, 2026, the auditorium of the National Academy of Medicine of Mexico hosted the Second IMSS Meeting on Rare Diseases, coordinated by Dr. Haydeé Rosas Vargas. The event brought together national and international specialists who agreed on the urgent need to articulate science, the healthcare system, and legislation. One of the central axes was continuous medical training as a pillar to reduce diagnostic delays in rare diseases. Participants also discussed the role of the state and civil society in public policy design, emphasizing the importance of developing national strategies aligned with international frameworks. The symposium concluded with final remarks by Dr. Raúl Carrillo Esper and Dr. Haydeé Rosas Vargas, who reiterated that rare diseases cannot continue to be addressed in a fragmented manner.
Second IMSS Meeting on Rare Diseases Held in Mexico City
Experts gathered in Mexico City for the Second IMSS Meeting on Rare Diseases, emphasizing the need for integrated strategies involving science, healthcare, and legislation.
