World Hemophilia Day is an annual observance on April 17 to raise awareness around haemophilia, a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. The disease more common in men occurs due to alterations in genes that regulate our body to stop bleeding. The day is dedicated to support the global bleeding disorders community and advocate access to care, and treatment for all living with such disorders irrespective of age, gender or their location.
There is no cure for the bleeding disorder currently and it's important to take measures for its management. (Also read | World Haemophilia Day 2023: Easy bruising to prolonged bleeding, signs and symptoms of haemophilia) World Hemophilia Day 2024: The theme for this year's World Hemophilia Day is 'Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders'. (Pixabay) History of World Hemophilia Day The foundation of the day was laid in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH).
April 17 was decided as the date to observe the health day every year to honour the founder of the organisation Frank Schnabel, who played a significant role in advocating for hemophilia awareness and treatment and dedicated his life towards improving lives of those suffering from the disorder. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! While hemophilia cases have been found in ancient Egypt, the disease came to known as a 'royal disease' when Queen Victoria from England in th.
