World Haemophilia Day 2023: Theme, History, Diagnosis, Treatment and Quotes – Every year, World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17 across the globe to bring attention to haemophilia and other types of bleeding disorders. The day is celebrated by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). Haemophilia or hemophilia refers to a genetic abnormality which compromises the body’s ability to create blood clots to stop bleeding.
World Haemophilia Day 2023: Theme
- The theme for World Haemophilia Day is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the global standard of Care.”
World Haemophilia Day: History
- In 1963, Canadian businessman Frank Schnabel, who himself was born with severe haemophilia, started the WFH in Montreal, Canada.
- The first World Haemophilia Day was celebrated on April 17, 1989.
- The date marks Schnabel’s birthday.
World Haemophilia Day: Quotes
- “He was like a child with haemophilia: every contact drew blood.” – Graham Greene, Brighton Rock
- “Bleeding isn’t optional for most of us.” – Eileen Wilks
- “As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.” – Hippocrates
- “I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” – Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
- “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi