WFH mourns passing of Parttaporn Isarangkura

WFH mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Parttraporn Isarangkura, MD, DSc.

It is with great sadness that the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) learned of the recent passing of Professor Emeritus Parttraporn Isarangkura, MD, DSc. Known as “Doctor Pat,” and the “mother of hemophilia”, she was the most prominent figure in hemophilia care in Thailand.

Also available in: Français Español

Professor Parttaporn Isarangkura was a pioneer of medical care. Her commitment to advancing public health in Thailand was renowned: she was the first to use platelet concentrates to treat dengue fever; she introduced cryoprecipitate treatment for hemophilia; and she introduced HIV antigen testing. As head of Thailand’s national hemophilia service, she championed strategic improvements that laid the foundation for hemophilia care in the country, as well as setting a regional standard.

In the 1980s, Professor Isarangkura directed the WFH ASEAN regional office—the only one to remain active after the mid-1990s thanks to her effective leadership. Respected for her unique blend of diplomacy and determination, she mentored colleagues across Southeast Asia. In 2004, she was instrumental in the success of the WFH 2004 World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

On behalf of the global bleeding disorders community, the WFH would like to express its deepest sympathies to Professor Parttaporn Isarangkura’s family, friends, and colleagues. Her pioneering work and dedication to the bleeding disorders community will leave a lasting legacy in Thailand.

Left to right: Professor Emeritus Parttraporn Isarangkura, MD, DSc; Triroj Krutvecho, current Secretary General of the National Hemophilia Foundation of Thailand; and Brian O’Mahony, Chief Executive of the Irish Haemophilia Society.

We’ve accomplished a lot this year, we need your help to continue strong.

Would you like to read more about similar articles?

Disclaimer

The information on the WFH website is provided for general information purposes only. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. For diagnosis or consultation on a specific medical problem, the WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre. Before administering any products, the WFH urges patients to check dosages with a physician or hemophilia centre staff, and to consult the pharmaceutical company’s printed instructions.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, the WFH does not guarantee the information is accurate, and is not responsible in any way whatsoever for damages arising out of the use of this website or any of the information contained herein.

Messages posted to WFH discussion forums, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms do not represent the opinions of the World Federation of Hemophilia, its staff, or Board of Directors. The author of a message is solely responsibility for its content. Information posted on WFH social networks and platforms should never be a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, even when the author has medical qualifications or is considered an authority. Information posted to a discussion group should not be used to diagnose or treat a specific health problem without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. The WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre if you have any individual questions or concerns.

References and links to other websites or references to other organizations, products, services, or publications do not constitute endorsement or approval by the WFH. The WFH is not responsible and assumes no liability for the content of any linked websites.

Fraud Alert

Unauthorized solicitations – Warning

The WFH has been made aware of various correspondences—circulated via e-mail and telephone—coming from individuals impersonating WFH staff or falsely stating that they are associated with the WFH. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money using the name of someone affiliated with the WFH, are fraudulent and come from outside of our organization.

If you receive a suspicious solicitation, exercise extreme caution. In the case of an email, look at the email address to see if it looks suspicious (for example, all WFH emails come from @wfh.org).

We are asking you to remain vigilant, and if you have any doubts about the correspondence, please forward the email to the WFH at [email protected] or call +1 514-875-7944.