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DEBRA International President Featured in RARE Revolution Magazine
Dr Ritu Jain, President of DEBRA International, featured in RARE Revolution Magazine discussing rare disease diagnosis and equitable global care.
4 days ago


Webinar Now Available to Watch: Latest Advances in EB Treatments and Wound Care
Explore the latest approved and emerging EB treatments, along with new wound-care innovations, in this expert-led DEBRA International webinar—now available to watch on demand.
Dec 17, 2025


EB Awareness Week 2025: Sharing Patient Testimonies
In April 2025, EB advocates from all over the world came to Prague to participate in the GlobalSkin conference. We sat with them and listened to their story....
Oct 30, 2025


DEBRA International and DEBRA Research Travel Grant for EB2026 Brazil Congress
This grant is targeted at supporting representatives (patients, clinicians, researchers) who would otherwise not be able to attend and in turn, to benefit the local/regional EB-community.
Oct 2, 2025


Japan Receives Approval of Krystal Biotech's VYJUVEK®
Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of wounds caused by dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It is the first genetic therapy authorised in Japan for DEB.
Sep 19, 2025


UZ Leuven is officially becoming the reference hospital for coordinating care for all people with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in Belgium
UZ Leuven and NIHDI have signed a key convention, enabling tailored care plans and coordinated support for EB patients, a major step forward in rare disease care.
Jul 3, 2025


Graeme Souness completes epic swim challenge for DEBRA UK
Graeme Souness completed a 22-hour swim for DEBRA UK, raising £730,000 to support vital research and raise awareness for the painful skin condition EB.
Jun 12, 2025


Hope and Healing: wellbeing and mental health support for families in Romania
Mini DEBRA Romania launched a new initiative offering tailored psychotherapy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and families with EB.
Jun 5, 2025


Voices for Change: DEBRA Jordan hosts Awareness Day
Voices for Change united Jordan’s EB community to raise awareness, share experiences, and advocate for better care and support.
Jun 5, 2025
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