The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with
hemophilia (also spelled haemophilia) and other genetic
bleeding disorders. It educates people with bleeding disorders and lobbies for improved medical treatment. 75% of people in the world with bleeding disorders do not know it and do not receive care.
The WFH was established by
Frank Schnabel
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in 1963 and has its headquarters in
Montreal
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,
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. It has member organizations in 147 countries and official recognition from the
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. The current President is Cesar Garrido.
World Hemophilia Day
World Hemophilia Day is
held annually on April 17 by the WFH. It is an
awareness day
Lists of holidays by various categorizations.
Religious holidays
Abrahamic holidays (Middle Eastern)
Jewish holidays
*Chag HaMatzot (Feast of Unleavened bread, Unleavened Bread – 7 days of consumption of matzo with wine and avoidance ...
for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, which also serves to
raise funds and attract volunteers for the WFH. It was started in 1989; April 17 was chosen in honor of Frank Schnabel's birthday.
Themes by year
* 2021: "Adapting to Change, Sustaining care in a new world"
*2020: "Get+Involved"
*2018: "Sharing Knowledge Makes Us Stronger"
*2017: "Hear their voices"
*2016: "Treatment for All, The Vision of All"
*2010: "The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders – United to Achieve Treatment for All"
*2009: "Together, We Care"
*2008: "Count Me In"
*2007: "Improve Your Life!"
References
External links
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International medical and health organizations
Health charities in Canada