During the WFH 2024 World Congress, six WFH awards were bestowed—to individuals and one organization—recognizing their contributions to the global inherited bleeding disorders community.
International Lifetime Achievement Award Jan Willem Andre de la Porte—a former WFH Patron—was presented with the International Lifetime Achievement Award, honouring his exemplary leadership, compassion, and commitment to youth within the bleeding disorders community. Jan Willem Andre de la Porte first became involved with the WFH in 1994 and led the fundraising committee for many years. At WFH Congresses, he has mentored numerous youth fellows, sharing his experiences and offering invaluable guidance. With an international background spanning the Netherlands, South Africa, and now Belgium, his advocacy efforts are informed by a unique perspective. | |
International Frank Schnabel Volunteer Award Former WFH Board member and Chair of the Youth Committee, Deon York, received the International Frank Schnabel Volunteer Award in recognition of his global contributions to training and advocacy work. Deon York has been involved with the New Zealand NMO since the late nineties, holding many board-level positions, and currently serving as their Board Chair. He has contributed to the WFH through the WFH Congress Multidisciplinary Committee, played a key role in developing the Global NMO Training program, and currently mentors in the PACT Advocacy Academy and supports the Fiji NMO through the HOT Twinning Program. | |
WFH International Healthcare Volunteer Award Sukesh Nair, MD, former chair of the WFH Lab Sciences Committee, was awarded the WFH International Healthcare Volunteer Award for his commitment to patient care, education, global healthcare enhancement and external quality control. As a strong advocate of external quality control, Sukesh Nair’s leadership as Chair of the International External Quality Assessment Scheme (IEQAS) committee has helped enhance the program’s success. His support has been instrumental in establishing IEQAS in the Philippines, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Egypt and South Africa. As Vice Chair—and, later, Chair of the Lab Sciences committee—he contributed to the success of IEQAS during a period where diagnosis became an increasingly important focus for the WFH. | |
Bülent Zülfikar, MD, President of the Hemophilia Society of Turkey | WFH President’s Award The Hemophilia Society of Turkey received the WFH President’s Award for their exemplary support of patients and healthcare providers, spanning beyond Turkey to countries like Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. The society’s efforts include hosting summer camps, and training and education programs for healthcare providers and patients as well as their parents from neighbouring countries. They also provide essential care for individuals and refugees from Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. Additionally, they’ve collaborated on significant initiatives like the WFH 2008 World Congress in Istanbul and the WFH Twinning Program—proof of their commitment to global advancement. |
Christine Lee Young Researcher Award Geneviève McCluskey and Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés received the Christine Lee Young Researcher Award for best oral and best poster, respectively. |
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