🎙️ Today, the WFH gave a statement at the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (#RC74CPH) in Copenhagen, highlighting the challenges faced by people with #BleedingDisorders in accessing diagnosis and treatment and approaches to overcome them. The WFH further proposed leveraging mechanisms such as the WHO Regional Office for Europe Access to Novel Medicines Platform to increase equitable access to therapies for our community. Read the full WFH statement: https://bit.ly/3Yoo3vQ
World Federation of Hemophilia / Fédération mondiale de l'hémophilie
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The World Federation of Hemophilia improves and sustains care for people with inherited bleeding disorders worldwide.
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For over 50 years, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH – www.wfh.org) has provided global leadership to improve and sustain care for people with inherited bleeding disorders, including hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, rare factor deficiencies, and inherited platelet disorders. We save and improve lives by training experts in the field to properly diagnose and manage patients, advocating for adequate supply of safe treatment products, and educating and empowering people with bleeding disorders to help them live healthier, longer, and more productive lives The WFH has been a member of the World Health Organization since 1969 and has national member organization (NMOs) in 147 countries, as well as a network of international volunteers and healthcare providers. Depuis 50 ans, la FMH fait montre de leadership mondial pour améliorer les soins et en assurer la permanence pour les personnes atteintes d’un trouble de coagulation héréditaire, y compris l’hémophilie, la maladie de von Willebrand, les déficits en facteur de coagulation rares et les dysfonctions plaquettaires héréditaires. La Fédération mondiale de l’hémophilie (FMH) est une organisation internationale sans but lucratif qui a été fondée en 1963. Réseau mondial d’organisations de patients de 147 pays, elle est officiellement reconnue par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé. Durante 50 años, la FMH ha brindado liderazgo a escala mundial a fin de mejorar y preservar la atención para personas con trastornos de la coagulación hereditarios, entre ellos hemofilia, enfermedad de Von Willebrand, deficiencias poco comunes de factores de la coagulación y trastornos plaquetarios hereditarios. La Federación Mundial de Hemofilia (FMH), organización internacional sin fines de lucro, fue establecida en 1963. Está formada por una red global de organizaciones de pacientes en 147 países y cuenta con el reconocimiento oficial de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).
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- 1963
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- hemophilia, bleeding disorders, and von willebrand
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Updates
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Prophylaxis is now a reality in India, thanks to donated treatment products from WFH sponsors through the Humanitarian Aid Program. Cecil Ross, MD, from Hemophilia Federation India explains how this breakthrough, once unavailable, now provides crucial data for government advocacy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UnHyDu
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The WFH is thrilled to join the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (#RC74) at UN City in Copenhagen this week. The session began with an inaugural non-state actor (NSA) event focused on strengthening NSA engagement with the WHO to promote health across the European region. Stay tuned for updates!
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📕 Factor I (fibrinogen) deficiency is an inherited #BleedingDisorder where the body produces less fibrinogen or it doesn’t work properly, the clotting reaction is blocked prematurely, and the blood clot does not form. More on the WFH eLearning Platform: https://bit.ly/3MQirFJ
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It is with great sadness that the WFH learned of the recent passing of Jess McLean, a WFH Youth Fellow in 2022. On behalf of the global bleeding disorders community, the WFH would like to express its deepest sympathies to Jess McLean’s family, friends, and colleagues. https://bit.ly/4hd0azQ
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The Libyan Association for Hemophilia has been working with the WFH to make a difference in the lives of over 300 people with #BleedingDisorders in #Libya! Since 2022, they've been advocating for better healthcare access, educating the community, and providing essential support. Learn more about their work and dedication: https://bit.ly/3Abp2HC
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Thanks for joining our poll yesterday! Platelet function disorders can be caused by a problem with one of the receptors, with the granules, or with activation processes inside the platelets, and may not be associated with a low platelet count. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Kgm99Z #RareDisease #BleedingDisorders
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🎤 Last week, the WFH participated in the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (#EMRC71) in Doha, Qatar, presenting a statement advocating for the inclusion of #BleedingDisorders in the NCD, UHC, and primary care national plans. WFH also called for a member state-driven initiative to adopt a WHA resolution on #Hemophilia and other #BleedingDisorders. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/3BQMDxE Stay tuned for more on our global advocacy efforts at WHO Europe #RC74 at the end of October!
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The WFH Shared Decision-Making Tool is the first-ever resource to turn published SDM guidance in #hemophilia into a practical, user-friendly tool. It empowers patients and healthcare teams to make informed, patient-centered treatment decisions. Learn more about this groundbreaking tool: https://bit.ly/3Aa9unu
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