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First World Haemophilia Day

First World Haemophilia Day

Date
17 Apr 1989
Updated
30 Sep 2019
First World Haemophilia Day

World Haemophilia Day was first celebrated in 1989 to increase awareness of haemophilia and to bring the needs of those affected by the disorder to the attention of the wider public. The day is celebrated by haemophilia organisations with wide range of activities around the world, and gives them an opportunity to increase awareness of haemophilia. April 17 was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of the founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH), Frank Schnabel.  The WFH produces a yearly poster to publicise World Haemophilia Day and help promote haemophilia care.  

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  1. 01WhatHealth, World Hemophilia Day 2014 Thu. April 2014 Worldwide, [online], Available at: www.whathealth.com [Accessed: 16 April 2014]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). First World Haemophilia Day. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012811

South African History Online (2011) 'First World Haemophilia Day', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012811 (Accessed: 30 July 2026).

South African History Online, First World Haemophilia Day [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012811, (accessed 30 July 2026).

"First World Haemophilia Day." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012811. Accessed 30 July 2026.

South African History Online. "First World Haemophilia Day." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012811.

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