New Delhi, April 17 || Boosting awareness, early diagnosis, and improving access to care is crucial to fight haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in the country, said Union Minister JP Nadda on World Haemophilia Day on Thursday.
World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on April 17 to raise awareness about bleeding disorders. The theme this year is: "Access for all: Women and Girls Bleed Too".
Haemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly, even in minor injuries.
“On #WorldHaemophiliaDay, let’s raise awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, promote early diagnosis, and improve access to care,” said Nadda, in a post on social media platform X.
“This year’s theme -- “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too” -- urges us to recognise the unique challenges faced by women and girls and ensure inclusive, equitable healthcare for all,” he added.
India faces a significant burden of haemophilia, holding the second-largest patient population globally, estimated at around 1,36,000 individuals.
Yet, “only 18 per cent are diagnosed, compared to 90 per cent in developed nations,” Dr. Tulika Seth, Professor - Haematology, AIIMS Delhi, told.
“Haemophilia is more than a bleeding disorder -- it’s a lifelong battle requiring constant care, timely diagnosis, and access to treatment,” she added.