World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The increased awareness will increase better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.
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The theme of 2020 World Haemophilia Day is “Get+involved”.
The theme aims to help increase the awareness of inherited bleeding disorders and the need to make access to adequate care possible everywhere in the world.
World Haemophilia Day was initiated by the World Federation of Haemophilia. The day has been observed since 1989 by worldwide patient groups.
The date was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of the World Federation of Haemophilia founder Frank Schnabel.
Haemophilia is a disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot normally. This disease will cause excessive bleeding after injury damage. The symptoms of the disease include deep bruises, joint pain, and swelling, unexplained bleeding and blood in urine or stool.
