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Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.

52 organisations for Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD) in all countries

  • Patient groupAll of Japan

    Advocacy Service for Rare and Intractable Diseases (ASrid)

    Advocacy Service for Rare and Intractable Diseases (ASRID): patient organisation in Japan supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Amyloidosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: asrid.org
  • Patient groupAll of Argentina

    Asociación de Lucha Contra la Esclerosis Múltiple (ALCEM)

    Association for the Fight against Multiple Sclerosis (ALCEM): patient organisation in Argentina supporting people with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD) and their families.

    For Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: alcem.org.ar
  • Patient groupAll of Spain

    Asociación Española NMOSD: NMO y MOGAD

    Spanish association for people with neuromyelitis optica and MOG antibody disease and their families, providing support, treatment and information.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: esnmosd.org
  • Patient groupAll of Italy

    Associazione Italiana NMOSD e MOGAD (AINMO)

    Italian patient association for people with NMOSD and MOGAD and their families: information, support and advocacy.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: ainmo.it
  • Patient groupAll of Brazil

    Casa Hunter

    Casa Hunter: patient organisation in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For ALS (motor neurone disease), Amyloidosis, Cystic fibrosis and 16 more

    Visit site: casahunter.org.br
  • Patient groupAll of Argentina

    Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina (EMA)

    Multiple Sclerosis Argentina (EMA): patient organisation in Argentina supporting people with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD) and their families.

    For Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: ema.org.ar
  • Patient groupAll of Colombia

    Fundación Colombiana para Enfermedades Huérfanas (FUNCOLEHF)

    Fundación Colombiana para Enfermedades Huérfanas (FUNCOLEHF): foundation in Colombia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: enfermedadeshuerfanas.org.co
  • Patient groupAll of United States

    Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

    NIH information center (GARD) providing reliable information on genetic and rare diseases to patients and families via website and contact center.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and 32 more

    Visit site: rarediseases.info.nih.gov
  • Patient groupAll of Brazil

    Instituto Vidas Raras

    Rare Lives Institute: patient organisation in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: vidasraras.org.br
  • Patient groupAll of Malaysia

    Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRDS)

    Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRDS): patient organisation in Malaysia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: mrds.org.my
  • Patient groupAll of Netherlands

    MS Vereniging Nederland

    MS-telefoon (workdays 10.30-14, WhatsApp any time) with volunteers, 19 regions with contact groups, partner and youth groups, webinars, nutrition line for members.

    For Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: msvereniging.nl
  • Patient groupAll of Belgium

    MS-Liga Vlaanderen vzw

    Flemish MS patient association with 20+ local branches, a social service and volunteers; its site has a dedicated NMOSD and MOGAD section.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: ms-vlaanderen.be
  • Patient groupAll of Japan

    MSキャビン（MS Cabin）

    MS Cabin: patient organisation in Japan supporting people with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD) and their families.

    For Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: mscabin.org
  • Patient groupAll of France

    NMO France

    French patient association for people with neuromyelitis optica, NMOSD and MOGAD, offering information, peer exchange and guidance for patients and carers.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: nmo-france.org
  • Patient groupAll of Ghana

    Rare Diseases Ghana Initiative

    Rare Diseases Ghana Initiative: patient organisation in Ghana supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseaseghana.org
  • Patient groupAll of Nepal

    Rare Diseases Society Nepal

    Rare Diseases Society Nepal: patient organisation in Nepal supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseasenepal.org
  • Patient groupAll of Kenya

    Rare Disorders Kenya

    Rare Disorders Kenya: patient organisation in Kenya supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseasekenya.org
  • Patient groupAll of Zimbabwe

    Rare Disorders Zimbabwe (RDZ)

    Rare Disorders Zimbabwe (RDZ): patient organisation in Zimbabwe supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: raredisorderszim.org
  • Patient groupAll of Albania

    Shoqata e Sëmundjeve të Rralla

    The Rare Diseases Association Albania is an NGO organising patients and active people in the rare disease field to improve their quality of life.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: rda-al.com
  • Patient groupAll of Thailand

    Thai Rare Disease Foundation

    Thai Rare Disease Foundation: foundation in Thailand supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: thairdf.org
  • Patient groupAll of United Arab Emirates

    UAE Rare Disease Society

    UAE Rare Disease Society: patient organisation in United Arab Emirates supporting people with rare diseases.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: uaerds.ae
  • Patient groupAll of Iran

    بنیاد بیماری های نادر ایران

    Rare Disease Foundation of Iran (RADOIR): foundation in Iran supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, FIN.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: raredisease.ir
  • Patient groupAll of China

    病痛挑战基金会

    Illness Challenge Foundation: foundation in China supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: chinaicf.org
  • Patient groupAll of Taiwan

    財團法人罕見疾病基金會

    Taiwan Foundation for Rare Disorders: foundation in Taiwan supporting people with Fabry disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.

    For Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Glioblastoma and 34 more

    Visit site: tfrd.org.tw
  • Patient groupAll of Hong Kong

    香港視神經脊髓炎協會 (NMOHK)

    Registered non-profit patient organisation in Hong Kong for people with NMO and their carers, offering medical information, talks and peer support.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: nmohk.com
  • Umbrella organisationAll of South Korea

    (사)한국희귀·난치성질환연합회

    National federation of rare and intractable disease patient groups in Korea; runs policy advocacy, medical and welfare support and a shelter for rare disease patients and families.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: kord.or.kr
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Argentina

    Alianza Argentina de Pacientes (ALAPA)

    Alianza Argentina de Pacientes (ALAPA): national rare disease alliance in Argentina supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: alianzapacientes.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Dominican Republic

    Alianza Dominicana de Asociaciones de Pacientes (ADAPA)

    Alianza Dominicana de Asociaciones de Pacientes (ADAPA): national rare disease alliance in Dominican Republic supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: adapa.org.do
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Ecuador

    Alianza Nacional por la Salud (ANS)

    Quito-based alliance defending the right to health in Ecuador for patients with catastrophic, rare and orphan diseases; patient groups and foundations can join as members.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: ans.ec
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Brazil

    Associação Brasileira de Enfermidades Raras (FEBER)

    Associação Brasileira de Enfermidades Raras (FEBER): national rare disease alliance in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: feberraras.wixsite.com
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Canada

    Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders

    National umbrella network for organizations and people with rare disorders, providing a common voice to advocate for health policy and services.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: raredisorders.ca
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Argentina

    Federación Argentina de Enfermedades Poco Frecuentes (FADEPOF)

    Federación Argentina de Enfermedades Poco Frecuentes (FADEPOF): national rare disease alliance in Argentina supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: fadepof.org.ar
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Colombia

    Federación Colombiana de Enfermedades Raras (FECOER)

    Federación Colombiana de Enfermedades Raras (FECOER): national rare disease alliance in Colombia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: fecoer.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Mexico

    Federación Mexicana de Enfermedades Raras (FEMEXER)

    Federación Mexicana de Enfermedades Raras (FEMEXER): national rare disease alliance in Mexico supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, FIN.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: femexer.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Peru

    Federación Peruana de Enfermedades Raras (FEPER)

    Federación Peruana de Enfermedades Raras (FEPER): national rare disease alliance in Peru supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: feperperu.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of India

    Indian Organization for Rare Diseases

    Indian Organization for Rare Diseases: national rare disease alliance in India supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseases.in
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Australia

    MS Australia

    MS Australia: national umbrella organisation in Australia supporting people with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD) and their families.

    For Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: msaustralia.org.au
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Türkiye

    Nadir Hastalıklar Federasyonu

    Turkish federation founded by rare-disease patients and families to raise awareness and address their problems; members are rare-disease patient associations.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: nadir.org.tr
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Namibia

    Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases

    Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases: national rare disease alliance in Namibia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseasesnamibia.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of United States

    National Organization for Rare Disorders

    US national rare disease alliance of patient organizations: education, patient assistance programs, rare disease database and policy advocacy.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseases.org
  • Umbrella organisationAll of India

    Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI)

    Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI): national rare disease alliance in India supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: ordindia.in
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Philippines

    Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD)

    Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD): national rare disease alliance in Philippines supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA, FIN.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: psod.org.ph
  • Umbrella organisationAll of South Africa

    Rare Diseases South Africa

    Rare Diseases South Africa: national rare disease alliance in South Africa supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA, FIN.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarediseases.co.za
  • Umbrella organisationAll of New Zealand

    Rare Disorders NZ

    Rare Disorders NZ: national rare disease alliance in New Zealand supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: raredisorders.org.nz
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Australia

    Rare Voices Australia

    Rare Voices Australia: national rare disease alliance in Australia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: rarevoices.org.au
  • Umbrella organisationAll of Slovenia

    Združenje za redke bolezni Slovenije (ZRBS)

    ZRBS is a voluntary association of Slovenian patient societies for specific groups of rare diseases; it co-organises the national Rare Disease Day conference.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more

    Visit site: zrbs.eu
  • Umbrella organisationAll of China

    蔻德罕见病中心

    Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD): national rare disease alliance in China supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.

    For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more

    Visit site: cord.org.cn
  • Umbrella organisationEurope

    EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe

    Alliance of over 1,000 rare disease patient organisations, with a list of rare disease helplines by country.

    For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 35 more

    Visit site: eurordis.org
  • Umbrella organisationInternational

    The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation

    NMOSD foundation (US-based, international reach): newly-diagnosed guides, patient resource guide, NMO Patient Days, directory of advocacy groups, expert-clinician map, research.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: guthyjacksonfoundation.org
  • Umbrella organisationInternational

    The Sumaira Foundation for NMO

    NMOSD and MOGAD patient foundation (US-based): support groups, caregiver conversations, patient days, education brochures, webinars, assistance programmes.

    For Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)

    Visit site: sumairafoundation.org
  • Umbrella organisationEurope

    European Patients' Forum (EPF)

    Umbrella of European patient organisations and national patient coalitions.

    For any disease

    Visit site: eu-patient.eu
  • Umbrella organisationInternational

    International Alliance of Patients' Organizations

    Global alliance of patient organisations of all diseases, promoting patient-centred healthcare.

    For any disease

    Visit site: iapo.org.uk

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