The WFH Global Policy and Access Summit (GPAS) is a unique opportunity to inform, discuss, and exchange knowledge on strategies to increase equitable access to care and treatment for the global bleeding disorders community. A central theme throughout the program will be the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution on “Global action to advance health equity for people with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders [WHA 79.5]”, and how this global commitment can be translated into meaningful national action.
To read the full program, click here. To get a summary of what’s in store for GPAS 2026, read on.
Day 1: October 20
The first day will establish the global context and examine current gaps in bleeding disorders care. Sessions will include the following:
- “World Health Assembly Resolution: Elevating Bleeding Disorders on the Global Health Agenda”, which will feature perspectives from various Ministries of Health on implementing the resolution.
- “Shaping the future of hemophilia care: diagnosis, therapeutic innovation, and access”, which will explore new treatments, diagnosis gaps, lived experiences, and upcoming WFH guideline updates.
- “Gaps in diagnosis and treatment for von Willebrand Disease and rare bleeding disorders”, which will give particular attention to women and girls and underserved populations.
- “Closing gaps and increasing access: Successes and Lessons Learned from WFH NMO Advocacy Initiatives”, which will showcase practical advocacy successes from WFH national member organizations.
Day 2: October 21
The second day will shift the focus toward practical strategies for turning advocacy into sustainable change. Sessions will include the following:
- “Enhancing access to treatment through effective financing mechanisms”, which will examine procurement, financing, reimbursement, and the role of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines.
- “From Resolution to Action: Advocating to influence national policies”, which will explore how patient advocates and healthcare professionals can influence health systems.
- The WFH NMO advocacy lightning round, which will highlight additional country experiences.
- “Leveraging WFH programs and tools to enhance impact”, which will demonstrate how WFH initiatives support advocacy, evidence generation, capacity building, and access to care.
To read the full program, click here. To find out more about the fifth edition of the WFH Global Policy and Access Summit (GPAS), click here.