Period: May 2022 – December 2024

Researchers – Phase I:

• Dr. Adolfo Rubinstein
• Dr. Analía López
• Prof. Dr. Andrés Pichon-Riviere
• Prof. Dr. Federico Augustovski
• Dr. Diana Fariña
• Dr. Sebastián García Martí
• Lic. Cintia Cejas
• Lic. Maisa Havela

Researchers – Phase II:

• Dr. Adolfo Rubinstein
• Dr. Analía López
• Lic. Celeste Rivas
• Dr. Camila Volij
• Dr. Diana Fariña
• Lic. Cintia Cejas
• Lic. Maisa Havela
• Lic. Sofia Pirsch
• Dr. Sofia Landi

Objective: Development and implementation of a comprehensive health care plan for people with rare diseases and congenital anomalies in Uruguay, with the aim of establishing a National Reference Center for rare pathologies.

Summary: This project proposes support and technical advice at all stages of the development and implementation of a strategic care plan for people with congenital anomalies and rare diseases.

The project will be carried out in four phases: 1) Diagnosis of the baseline situation and challenges and opportunities for the implementation of lines of action; 2) Design and development of the implementation plan for a network of services and improvement proposals; 3) Support for the implementation plan of the service network; 4) Post-implementation evaluation, monitoring and audit.

Financing: Social Security Bank (BPS) of Uruguay.