Global Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Day

Global Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Day is an annual international observance held on October 19th.

It is to raise awareness about Niemann-Pick disease (NPD), a group of rare, inherited genetic disorders that affect lipid metabolism in cells.

Organized by the International Niemann-Pick Disease Alliance (INPDA) and supported by groups like the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF), the day highlights the challenges faced by patients, families, and caregivers worldwide.

It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, research funding, and access to treatments, while celebrating community progress in advocacy and collaboration.