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This November, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) will mark 30 years of scientific innovation with the 19th New Technology and Gene Therapy (NTGT) Workshop in Montreal, Canada. Experts from around the world will come to the city on November 12 to 13, 2026 to explore the latest developments in hemophilia treatment and research.
October 6
During his childhood, Etyang Francis suffered from frequent, debilitating knee joint bleeds and severe nosebleeds. At the time, his family had no knowledge of hemophilia; like many people in Uganda facing unexplained medical issues, they believed his condition was due to witchcraft. This misconception delayed his medical attention, and he eventually became physically disabled and had to rely on crutches for mobility. A turning point in his life came during a routine hospital visit when his parents ran into an old friend who recognized the symptoms of a bleeding disorder. This friend advised the family to attend a hemophilia medical camp organized by the Hemophilia Foundation of Uganda (HFU)—the country’s WFH national member organization (NMO)—at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. There, Francis was finally diagnosed with hemophilia A, and soon he began receiving donated treatment products provided by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) Humanitarian Aid Program. In the space of a few days, his life completely changed.
October 8
Mark your calendars and join us at the WFH 2027 Comprehensive Care Summit: New Developments in Bleeding Disorders and MSK! This global meeting will take place from April 14 to 16, 2027, in the vibrant city of Prague, Czechia, and will bring together experts, patients, and advocates from around the world.
September 15
The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) has launched the WFH Treatment Guidelines Resource Hub, a centralized online platform that gives healthcare professionals, researchers, people with bleeding disorders, and the wider community a streamlined way to access the latest evidence-based guidance for care. The Resource Hub brings together the WFH Guidelines for the Management of Hemophilia and the ASH ISTH NHF WFH 2021 Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of von Willebrand Disease in one location.
September 24

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