DEBRA International President Ritu Jain elected as new RDI Council Officer

On 26th August 2024, Rare Diseases International announced the results of the recent RDI Council elections. The newly elected officers are:

• Chair: Kirsten Johnson (Fragile X International)

• Secretary: Ritu Jain (DEBRA International)

• Treasurer:  Yann Le Cam (EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe)

Kirsten, Ritu, and Yann will bring strong leadership and dedication to their respective roles, helping to advance RDI’s mission to be a strong common voice on behalf of Persons Living with a Rare Disease (PLWRD) around the world, to advocate for rare diseases as an international public health priority, and to represent RDI members and enhance their capacities at regional and national levels.