Centres of Expertise for Rare Diseases
“AGIA SOPHIA” Children’s Hospital of Athens
The “AGIA SOPHIA” Children’s Hospital of Athens, in cooperation with the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), has been recognised as a provider of specialised care for rare and complex childhood diseases, through the operation of certified Centres of Expertise.
The Hospital’s Centres of Expertise have been recognised by Government Gazette 4271/22-9-2019 and 2655/21-4-2023 and actively participate in European Reference Networks (ERNs), contributing to the improvement of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of paediatric patients with rare diseases.
Provision of high-quality specialised medical care
Timely and accurate diagnosis of rare diseases
Multidisciplinary approach and personalised treatment
Connection with European networks and international collaborations
Promotion of research and education in the field of rare diseases