World Hemophilia Day

April 17, Thursday

World Hemophilia Day is celebrated annually on April 17. The day was established to raise awareness of hemophilia, a rare but serious bleeding disorder. Hemophilia causes a person’s blood to fail to clot normally when injured, which can lead to severe bleeding. World Hemophilia Day helps to inform the public about the disease, as well as to support those living with it and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Significance of the holiday

World Hemophilia Day is important for those living with this disease, as well as for their families, health care workers and the community as a whole. The day helps to draw attention to the challenges faced by people with hemophilia and to improve the conditions for diagnosis and treatment of the disease around the world. The holiday also plays a key role in reducing the stigma of people with hemophilia and increasing public understanding of the importance of early detection and treatment of the disease.

How is World Hemophilia Day celebrated?
- On this day, various events are held, such as seminars, lectures, conferences, aimed at raising awareness about hemophilia.
- Many organizations hold campaigns aimed at raising funds for research and improving the treatment of the disease.
- In some countries, flash mobs and other activities are organized on this day in social networks with hashtags such as #WorldHemophiliaDay.
- Medical institutions and funds provide information on how to recognize the symptoms of hemophilia and the importance of treating this disease correctly and promptly.

Hemophilia and its consequences
Hemophilia is a genetic disease, most often found in men, in which the blood cannot clot normally due to a deficiency of one of the clotting factors. This leads to long and dangerous bleeding, which can occur even with minor injuries. There are several types of haemophilia, which vary in severity and which clotting factor is missing.

Goals of World Hemophilia Day
The main goals of World Hemophilia Day include:

- Raising awareness of the disease among a wider audience.
- Reducing the stigma associated with people with haemophilia.
- Raising funds to improve diagnosis and treatment of haemophilia.
- Ensuring access to effective treatment for people with haemophilia, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Importance to society
World Hemophilia Day plays an important role in raising public awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and effective treatment of haemophilia. It helps to bring people with the disease closer to professionals, improving access to health services and ensuring their ongoing support.

The day is an opportunity for everyone involved in haemophilia to unite in the fight to improve the quality of life of people living with the disease. World Hemophilia Day is not only a day of awareness, but also a chance to raise global awareness of the importance of timely diagnosis and effective treatment of hemophilia.

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World Hemophilia Day in other years

2021 April 17, Saturday
2022 April 17, Sunday
2023 April 17, Monday
2024 April 17, Wednesday
2026 April 17, Friday

World Hemophilia Day in other countries