EFH World Haemophilia Day: April 17

CONTEXT:

  • April 17 is observed as the World Haemophilia Day every year.
  • It was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)which chose to bring the community together on April 17 in honour ofWFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.
  • World Hemophilia Day theme for the year 2019 is ‘Outreach andIdentification’.

BACKGROUND:

  • World Haemophilia Day is recognised worldwide to increase awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
  • This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.
  • World Haemophilia Day was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) which chose to bring the community together on April 17 in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.
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