Prof Chris Vorster, the Nngwe Programme Director, will deliver a talk titled "Rare Diseases: From the Diagnostic to the Treatment Odyssey. The Journey of One Family Affected by UNC80 Deficiency" at the 21st Annual Symposium on diseases relevant to South Africa on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

Since the launch of Nngwe at RareX in February 2024, we’ve been diligently working behind the scenes. This is the first of our updates aimed at keeping you informed about new developments within Nngwe and providing an opportunity for members to engage.

The Nngwe Project is a ground-breaking new initiative being launched at Rare-X 2024. Nngwe will aim to address the plight of rare disease patients in South Africa, particularly those with undiagnosed conditions. The Nngwe Project is a collaborative effort, pioneered by DIPLOMICS (Distributed Platform in OMICS) and funded by the Department of Science and Innovation. It is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically focusing on Principle Two – ensuring that no one is left behind.