- Every year on 17th April World Hemophilia Day is celebrated throughout the world. The objective of World Hemophilia Day is to raise awareness about Hemophilia disease and other inherited bleeding disorders.
- The theme for the 2020 World Hemophilia Day is 'Get+Involved'.
- History,
Firstly, this day was celebrated on 17th April 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia in honor to celebrate the birthday of the founder of World Federation Hemophilia 'Frank Schnabel'.
- What is Haemophilia?
Haemophilia is a mostly inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding for a longer time after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain.
Published On : 17 Apr 2020
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