HTAi Webinar: Health Technology Assessment for Rare Diseases in Developing Countries: Insights About Strategies to Promote a Collaborative Network

The HTAi HTA in Developing Countries Interest Group (DCIG) invites participants to an upcoming webinar on May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM CEST, focusing on HTA for rare diseases in developing countries.

This session will explore strategies for building collaborative networks and provide insights from experts who can offer valuable perspectives for countries with similar developmental trajectories.

The discussion will place particular emphasis on genetic and rare conditions, and the HTA challenges that affect access to services and therapies.

Featured speakers include:

• Adriane Dias, Casa Hunter (Brazil)
• Christine Mutena, Rare Diseases Kenya (Kenya)
• Thekra Hasan Mohamed, Abu Dhabi Department of Health (UAE)
• Sheela Upadhyaya, HTAi Rare Diseases Interest Group (United Kingdom)
• Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital (Thailand)

The webinar will be moderated by Monica Ferrie, Chief Executive of the Genetic Support Network of Victoria (Australia) and Steering Committee member of the HTA in Developing Countries Interest Group.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from international experiences and contribute to the conversation on improving HTA for rare diseases in developing contexts.

Register now to attend on May 30, 2025