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Thank you for visiting our Websites and Platforms and reviewing our Privacy Policy, as well as our personal information and privacy practices.
The World Federation of Hemophilia (hereinafter "the WFH" or "WFH") recognizes that privacy is everyone's business and takes the confidentiality and security of your personal information very seriously. For this reason, we have taken steps to ensure that any personal information we collect about you is protected by a range of rigorous procedures and security measures to ensure that your information is kept confidential and used only for the purposes detailed in this Policy, unless otherwise authorized by law.
WFH is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals about whom it collects personal information. To this end, this policy aims to establish responsible and transparent practices for the management of personal information, and to meet the requirements of the rules established by the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector ("ARPPIPS", CQLR c. P-39.1) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA", S.C. 2000, c. 5) (hereinafter the "Acts"). WFH is also subject to the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").
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PURPOSE |
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1.1 | This WFH Digital Platforms Privacy Policy (hereinafter "Policy" or "Privacy Policy") explains not only how we collect, use, disclose and store any information related to your personal data when you visit any Website (or "Websites") or mobile applications ("Applications" or "Platforms") operated by WFH, but also how you can access, update or take control of your personal information. |
1.2 | This Policy replaces and updates the WFH Website Privacy Policy (IT 003). |
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SCOPE |
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2.1 | This Policy generally applies to:
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2.2 | External links. This Policy does not apply to links to third-party websites, plug-ins, services, social networks or applications, including those offered via hyperlinks displayed on our Websites and/or Platforms. If you follow a link to a third-party website or use a third-party plug-in, please note that these third parties have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for those policies. We do not control these third-party websites and encourage you to read the privacy policy of each site you visit before providing them with any personal information. |
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DEFINITION OF "PERSONAL INFORMATION" |
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3.1 | When used in this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means any information about an individual that can be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, your name, address, email address, telephone number, gender, banking details, employment, health or other information. |
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF WFH |
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4.1 | The WFH will fulfill all requirements to protect, collect, use, disclose and retain personal information under the Acts and all other applicable laws and regulations. We attach great importance to the proper management of your data and take full responsibility for it. |
4.2 | The WFH will also ensure that it has reasonable security measures in place to protect and respect the confidentiality of any personal information in its custody and control. |
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HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR CONSENT? |
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5.1 | The WFH considers you to have validly consented to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information if (i) you give your express written or oral consent; (ii) you voluntarily provide personal information for an obvious purpose; or (iii) if you do not object to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information by the WFH within a reasonable time after the WFH has given you clear notice, including through this Policy, of its intention to do so and the intended purposes. |
5.2 | In some cases, the WFH may collect personal information about an individual without their consent in accordance with the Acts or any other law or regulation that permits doing so. |
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WHY WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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6.1 | We strongly believe in both minimizing the information we collect and limiting its use and purpose. WFH uses your personal information only for the purposes and for the duration required for which it was collected, or for any use that may be required or permitted by legal compliance, government request, court order or other lawful purpose. |
6.2 | We collect personal information for a variety of reasons. In general, WFH collects only the personal information necessary to fulfill its mission. We may also collect information for administrative purposes — to better understand the visitors who come to our websites and/or Platforms and the content of our websites and/or Platforms that is of interest to them. The purposes for which we collect personal information include, but are not limited to:
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6.3 | Wherever possible, rather than using personal information, we will anonymize and/or aggregate personal information so that it no longer identifies an individual and use it for the purposes stated above or for any purpose permitted by law. |
6.4 | If we ever wish to use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those specifically described in this Policy, we will obtain your consent. |
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WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT? |
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7.1 | WFH only collects personal information that is directly related to one of our programs or activities. We take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect about you is adequate, relevant, not excessive and used for limited purposes. We collect only the information we need. |
7.2 | The WFH collects information on its Websites and/or Platforms in two ways: |
7.2.1 | Information you provide directly to us: In many cases, we collect personal information directly from you when you provide your information by subscribing to our Newsletter, when you fill out other forms on our Websites and/or Platforms, when you make an inquiry or when you contact us in person or through the WFH Websites and/or Platforms. The provision of this information is strictly voluntary. We strongly encourage you not to provide any information beyond what is necessary. |
7.2.2 | Information collected automatically: You should be aware that when you access or browse our Websites and/or Platforms, an exchange of information, subject to your prior consent, takes place automatically between your device and WFH's hosting environment. This exchange is required only because of the technological demands inherent in Internet browsing and is used for statistical purposes to improve your experience — the information exchanged does not identify you personally. The information exchanged is as follow:
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7.3 | By using the WFH Websites and/or Platforms, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy. |
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USE OF COOKIES |
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8.1 | The main types of data collected on WFH Websites and/or Platforms are cookies and personalization settings. Cookies are small text files that are downloaded when you visit certain pages of a site and stored in the memory of the device you are using. Cookies are completely harmless and cannot contain any viruses. They enable certain information (browser type, language, country, identifier, etc.) to be recorded and retrieved by the server on subsequent visits. Under no circumstances do cookies allow visitors to be identified. The data remains completely anonymous and is used only to facilitate browsing and improve the WFH’s Websites and/or Platforms based on the needs of its visitors. |
8.2 | If you do not wish cookies to be used, your browser options can be configured to refuse and/or delete cookies. Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may deprive you of certain functions offered on our Websites and/or Platforms. In addition, this procedure must be repeated for each browser and computer used. |
8.3 | Google Analytics. We also gather information automatically about visits to our Websites and/or Platforms to help us maintain and improve its design, and to evaluate traffic statistics, such as the times of day and days of week at which we see peak traffic, and to assess the relative popularity of different areas of the Websites and/or Platforms. We use Google Analytics to gather this data and analyze it. Google Analytics collects information about the date and time in which our Websites and/or Platforms were accessed, and may also track a visitor’s movement within the site, but does not collect personal information about the visitor. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent information about your visits to our Websites and/or Platforms being sent to Google Analytics. Our web statistics software (Google Analytics) collects information about the date and time in which our Websites and/or Platforms were accessed, and we may also track a user’s movement within the Websites and/or Platforms. We use this data to improve our Websites and/or Platforms performance. |
8.4 | Meta Pixel. WFH also uses web beacons (“Pixels”) to analyze visitor activity to our Websites and/or Platforms. We use Meta Pixel to collect information about your interactions with our Websites and/or Platforms, such as pages visited, actions taken, buttons clicked and any pages visited as a result of the button clicks. Web beacons do not contain any personal information but may contain a unique identifier necessary for retargeting and targeted advertising. Meta Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions you take on our Websites and/or Platforms. We use this data solely for analytical purposes to improve our services and deliver more relevant content. |
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RESPONSES TO JOB OFFERS |
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9.1 | If you have applied for a job with WFH, we will use your personal information for recruitment and other human resources purposes. We keep the documents sent (CV, cover letter, etc.) by the candidates for a maximum of three (3) years. Documents are then securely destroyed. |
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PROTECTION OF THE PRIVACY OF MINORS |
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10.1 | WFH does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 14 without the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child for whom parental confirmation was required, we will delete that information. If you believe that we may have received information from or about a child for whom we should have obtained parental consent, please contact us. |
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DO WE DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES? |
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11.1 | Rest assured that WFH will never sell, trade, rent, share or transfer your personal information to third parties (organizations or individuals) for commercial purposes without your consent, except in the exceptional cases specifically provided for in this Policy. |
11.2 | As part of the services offered by our external suppliers. WFH may transfer personal information that we collect or that you provide as described in this Policy to service providers and other third parties we use to support our organization. Such third parties are contractually obligated to keep personal information confidential, use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it and process personal information in accordance with the standards set out in this Policy and in compliance with the Acts. |
11.3 | In the context of a legal obligation. WFH may disclose your personal information to comply with any court order, law or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request, in accordance with applicable law, to combat fraud or harms to WFH or our members, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property or safety of WFH or others. |
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SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE QUÉBEC |
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12.1 | Your personal information is processed and stored in Québec. In order to carry out our mission, we may in some cases store, process and transfer your information around the world, including outside Québec or to jurisdictions outside your country of residence — if you are located in the Economic European Area or Switzerland, please review Appendix A "Additional terms" which apply to you in addition to the main terms of this Policy. Data may also be stored locally on the devices you use to access WFH Websites and/or Platforms. |
12.2 | In such cases, the transfer will only take place if we find that the information would be adequately protected, in particular considering the sensitivity of the information, the purpose for which it is used, the protection the information would be afforded, and the legal framework applicable in the state or province where the information would be transferred. Any transfer will also be subject to appropriate contractual agreements to ensure adequate protection. |
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HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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13.1 | The security of your personal information is very important to us. The personal information we collect is stored in a secure environment using industry-recognized technologies. We will protect personal information against loss or theft, unauthorized access, use or disclosure, copying, modification or destruction. |
13.2 | When you visit our Websites and/or Platforms and are asked for personal information, this information is used exclusively by WFH. In order to protect your personal information, we have implemented customary security measures that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected, including the following physical, organizational, contractual and technological measures:
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13.3 | Individuals working for WFH or acting on our behalf must make reasonable efforts to minimize the risk of unintentional disclosure of personal information. In addition, our policies, procedures and codes of conduct are clearly communicated to our employees, contractors, volunteers, consultants and subcontractors and WFH will ensure that they are adhered to and respected. All individuals who fail to comply with the principles and procedures of this Policy will be subject to corrective measures, including termination of their employment relationship, tenure or contract. |
13.4 | Despite these precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure or error-free. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately. |
13.5 | If we become aware of a security breach involving your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as soon as possible, in accordance with the Acts. |
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RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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14.1 | Except as permitted or required by the Acts or any applicable law or regulation, WFH will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying legal, accounting or reporting requirements to the appropriate government and regulatory bodies. |
14.2 | Personal information that is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected will be destroyed, erased or made anonymous in accordance with applicable laws. |
14.3 | Under some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you. We reserve the right to use de-identified and anonymized data for any legitimate purpose without further notice to you or your consent. |
14.4 | If the WFH uses personal information to make a decision that directly affects an individual, we will retain that information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected. Once the information has been used, individuals may access their personal information as set out in the Acts. |
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ACCESSING, CORRECTING, DE-INDEXING AND PORTABILITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION |
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15.1 | It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal information changes. You can contact us via the WFH Online Contact Form or email us at [email protected]. |
15.2 | Upon request, an individual is entitled to be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and to obtain access to that information, or to obtain a copy of their personal information in electronic or non-electronic format subject to appropriate notice. An individual has the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of their personal information, have it amended, or withdraw consent to the use of their information. In addition, WFH complies with all laws regarding access to and correction of your personal information. |
15.3 | An individual has also the right to receive computerized personal information collected from them in a structured, machine-readable, and commonly used format. In certain circumstances, the individual may also ask WFH to transfer their computerized personal information directly to third parties. An individual has the right to request that the dissemination of their personal information cease, or to request that any hyperlinks associated with their name and that provide access to personal information be de-indexed or re-indexed. |
15.4 | No request for access, rectification, de-indexation or data portability may be considered unless it is made in writing and addressed to the WFH Privacy Officer. You must provide enough detail to enable the WFH to process the request. The Privacy Officer will respond within 30 days of the receipt of a request, unless it extends the time as authorized under the Acts. |
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WITHDRAWING YOUR CONSENT |
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16.1 | If you have given your consent to the collection, use and transfer of your personal information, you may have the legal right to withdraw your consent under certain circumstances. To withdraw your consent, if applicable, contact us at [email protected]. |
16.2 | Please note that if you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you with certain services. We will explain the impact of withdrawing your consent to help you make a decision. |
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CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY |
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17.1 | WFH will review and update its policies and procedures as required to keep current with rules and regulations, new technologies and standards. Our Privacy Policy may therefore change from time to time. We will post any Policy changes on our Websites and Platforms and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice. You are responsible for periodically visiting our Websites and/or Platforms and this Policy to check for any changes. |
17.2 | Please note that both the English and French versions of our Privacy Policy have equal legal value. |
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CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PRIVACY OFFICER |
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If you have any comments, questions or requests regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, or to report any abuse by third parties, please do not hesitate to contact Antonio José Almeida, WFH Senior Director, Operations and Privacy Officer by e-mail at [email protected] or at the following postal address: | |
c/o Privacy Officer, World Federation of Hemophilia 1425, boul. René-Lévesque West Suite 1200 Montreal, Québec H3G 1T7 Canada |
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We have procedures in place to receive and respond to complaints or inquiries about our handling of personal information, our compliance with this Policy and applicable privacy laws. If you are not satisfied with WFH's handling of your personal information, you may file a complaint with WFH. The complaint will be investigated by the WFH Privacy Officer, who will determine whether the handling of the information complies with WFH policies and practices and any other applicable laws. The Privacy Officer will make every reasonable effort to resolve complaints. The person filing the complaint will be informed of any progress or outcome of the investigation within a maximum of 30 working days of receipt of the request and/or any additional time required to complete the investigation. |
APPENDIX A |
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ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR USERS LOCATED IN THE ECONOMIC EUROPEAN AREA (EEA) AND SWITZERLAND | |
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, these additional terms apply to you in addition to the main terms of WFH Privacy Policy. In case of a contradiction between the Privacy Policy and these additional terms, the latter will prevail. | |
1 | LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) |
1.1 | If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, WFH’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the personal information we collect and the specific context in which we collect it. We only process your Personal information if we have a legal basis to do so, which includes:
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If you have any questions about the lawful bases upon which we collect and use your personal data, please contact: Antonio José Almeida,WFH Senior Director, Operations and Privacy Officer by e-mail at [email protected] or at the following postal address: c/o Privacy Officer, World Federation of Hemophilia, 1425, boul. René-Lévesque, West Suite 1200, Montreal, Québec, H3G 1T7, Canada |
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2 | TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE OF THE EEA OR SWITZERLAND |
2.1 | We may process information outside of the EEA or Switzerland, including Canada and the USA. |
3 | ADDITIONAL RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) |
3.1 | If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you have certain data protection rights. WFH aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of your personal information. |
3.2 | If you wish to be informed about what personal information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us. |
3.3 | In addition to the rights mentioned in the section 15 ("Accessing, correcting, de-indexing and portability of your personal information") and in section 16 ("Withdrawing your consent"), in certain circumstances, you also have the following data protection right:
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1.1 | This WFH Digital Platforms Privacy Policy (hereinafter "Policy" or "Privacy Policy") explains not only how we collect, use, disclose and store any information related to your personal data when you visit any Website (or "Websites") or mobile applications ("Applications" or "Platforms") operated by WFH, but also how you can access, update or take control of your personal information. |
1.2 | This Policy replaces and updates the WFH Website Privacy Policy (IT 003). |
2.1 | This Policy generally applies to:
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2.2 | External links. This Policy does not apply to links to third-party websites, plug-ins, services, social networks or applications, including those offered via hyperlinks displayed on our Websites and/or Platforms. If you follow a link to a third-party website or use a third-party plug-in, please note that these third parties have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for those policies. We do not control these third-party websites and encourage you to read the privacy policy of each site you visit before providing them with any personal information. |
3.1 | When used in this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means any information about an individual that can be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, your name, address, email address, telephone number, gender, banking details, employment, health or other information. |
4.1 | The WFH will fulfill all requirements to protect, collect, use, disclose and retain personal information under the Acts and all other applicable laws and regulations. We attach great importance to the proper management of your data and take full responsibility for it. |
4.2 | The WFH will also ensure that it has reasonable security measures in place to protect and respect the confidentiality of any personal information in its custody and control. |
5.1 | The WFH considers you to have validly consented to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information if (i) you give your express written or oral consent; (ii) you voluntarily provide personal information for an obvious purpose; or (iii) if you do not object to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information by the WFH within a reasonable time after the WFH has given you clear notice, including through this Policy, of its intention to do so and the intended purposes. |
5.2 | In some cases, the WFH may collect personal information about an individual without their consent in accordance with the Acts or any other law or regulation that permits doing so. |
6.1 | We strongly believe in both minimizing the information we collect and limiting its use and purpose. WFH uses your personal information only for the purposes and for the duration required for which it was collected, or for any use that may be required or permitted by legal compliance, government request, court order or other lawful purpose. |
6.2 | We collect personal information for a variety of reasons. In general, WFH collects only the personal information necessary to fulfill its mission. We may also collect information for administrative purposes — to better understand the visitors who come to our websites and/or Platforms and the content of our websites and/or Platforms that is of interest to them. The purposes for which we collect personal information include, but are not limited to:
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6.3 | Wherever possible, rather than using personal information, we will anonymize and/or aggregate personal information so that it no longer identifies an individual and use it for the purposes stated above or for any purpose permitted by law. |
6.4 | If we ever wish to use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those specifically described in this Policy, we will obtain your consent. |
7.1 | WFH only collects personal information that is directly related to one of our programs or activities. We take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect about you is adequate, relevant, not excessive and used for limited purposes. We collect only the information we need. |
7.2 | The WFH collects information on its Websites and/or Platforms in two ways: |
7.2.1 | Information you provide directly to us: In many cases, we collect personal information directly from you when you provide your information by subscribing to our Newsletter, when you fill out other forms on our Websites and/or Platforms, when you make an inquiry or when you contact us in person or through the WFH Websites and/or Platforms. The provision of this information is strictly voluntary. We strongly encourage you not to provide any information beyond what is necessary. |
7.2.2 | Information collected automatically: You should be aware that when you access or browse our Websites and/or Platforms, an exchange of information, subject to your prior consent, takes place automatically between your device and WFH's hosting environment. This exchange is required only because of the technological demands inherent in Internet browsing and is used for statistical purposes to improve your experience — the information exchanged does not identify you personally. The information exchanged is as follow:
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7.3 | By using the WFH Websites and/or Platforms, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy. |
8.1 | The main types of data collected on WFH Websites and/or Platforms are cookies and personalization settings. Cookies are small text files that are downloaded when you visit certain pages of a site and stored in the memory of the device you are using. Cookies are completely harmless and cannot contain any viruses. They enable certain information (browser type, language, country, identifier, etc.) to be recorded and retrieved by the server on subsequent visits. Under no circumstances do cookies allow visitors to be identified. The data remains completely anonymous and is used only to facilitate browsing and improve the WFH’s Websites and/or Platforms based on the needs of its visitors. |
8.2 | If you do not wish cookies to be used, your browser options can be configured to refuse and/or delete cookies. Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may deprive you of certain functions offered on our Websites and/or Platforms. In addition, this procedure must be repeated for each browser and computer used. |
8.3 | Google Analytics. We also gather information automatically about visits to our Websites and/or Platforms to help us maintain and improve its design, and to evaluate traffic statistics, such as the times of day and days of week at which we see peak traffic, and to assess the relative popularity of different areas of the Websites and/or Platforms. We use Google Analytics to gather this data and analyze it. Google Analytics collects information about the date and time in which our Websites and/or Platforms were accessed, and may also track a visitor’s movement within the site, but does not collect personal information about the visitor. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent information about your visits to our Websites and/or Platforms being sent to Google Analytics. Our web statistics software (Google Analytics) collects information about the date and time in which our Websites and/or Platforms were accessed, and we may also track a user’s movement within the Websites and/or Platforms. We use this data to improve our Websites and/or Platforms performance. |
8.4 | Meta Pixel. WFH also uses web beacons (“Pixels”) to analyze visitor activity to our Websites and/or Platforms. We use Meta Pixel to collect information about your interactions with our Websites and/or Platforms, such as pages visited, actions taken, buttons clicked and any pages visited as a result of the button clicks. Web beacons do not contain any personal information but may contain a unique identifier necessary for retargeting and targeted advertising. Meta Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions you take on our Websites and/or Platforms. We use this data solely for analytical purposes to improve our services and deliver more relevant content. |
9.1 | If you have applied for a job with WFH, we will use your personal information for recruitment and other human resources purposes. We keep the documents sent (CV, cover letter, etc.) by the candidates for a maximum of three (3) years. Documents are then securely destroyed. |
10.1 | WFH does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 14 without the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child for whom parental confirmation was required, we will delete that information. If you believe that we may have received information from or about a child for whom we should have obtained parental consent, please contact us. |
11.1 | Rest assured that WFH will never sell, trade, rent, share or transfer your personal information to third parties (organizations or individuals) for commercial purposes without your consent, except in the exceptional cases specifically provided for in this Policy. |
11.2 | As part of the services offered by our external suppliers. WFH may transfer personal information that we collect or that you provide as described in this Policy to service providers and other third parties we use to support our organization. Such third parties are contractually obligated to keep personal information confidential, use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it and process personal information in accordance with the standards set out in this Policy and in compliance with the Acts. |
11.3 | In the context of a legal obligation. WFH may disclose your personal information to comply with any court order, law or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request, in accordance with applicable law, to combat fraud or harms to WFH or our members, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property or safety of WFH or others. |
12.1 | Your personal information is processed and stored in Québec. In order to carry out our mission, we may in some cases store, process and transfer your information around the world, including outside Québec or to jurisdictions outside your country of residence — if you are located in the Economic European Area or Switzerland, please review Appendix A "Additional terms" which apply to you in addition to the main terms of this Policy. Data may also be stored locally on the devices you use to access WFH Websites and/or Platforms. |
12.2 | In such cases, the transfer will only take place if we find that the information would be adequately protected, in particular considering the sensitivity of the information, the purpose for which it is used, the protection the information would be afforded, and the legal framework applicable in the state or province where the information would be transferred. Any transfer will also be subject to appropriate contractual agreements to ensure adequate protection. |
13.1 | The security of your personal information is very important to us. The personal information we collect is stored in a secure environment using industry-recognized technologies. We will protect personal information against loss or theft, unauthorized access, use or disclosure, copying, modification or destruction. |
13.2 | When you visit our Websites and/or Platforms and are asked for personal information, this information is used exclusively by WFH. In order to protect your personal information, we have implemented customary security measures that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected, including the following physical, organizational, contractual and technological measures:
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13.3 | Individuals working for WFH or acting on our behalf must make reasonable efforts to minimize the risk of unintentional disclosure of personal information. In addition, our policies, procedures and codes of conduct are clearly communicated to our employees, contractors, volunteers, consultants and subcontractors and WFH will ensure that they are adhered to and respected. All individuals who fail to comply with the principles and procedures of this Policy will be subject to corrective measures, including termination of their employment relationship, tenure or contract. |
13.4 | Despite these precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure or error-free. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately. |
13.5 | If we become aware of a security breach involving your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as soon as possible, in accordance with the Acts. |
14.1 | Except as permitted or required by the Acts or any applicable law or regulation, WFH will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying legal, accounting or reporting requirements to the appropriate government and regulatory bodies. |
14.2 | Personal information that is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected will be destroyed, erased or made anonymous in accordance with applicable laws. |
14.3 | Under some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you. We reserve the right to use de-identified and anonymized data for any legitimate purpose without further notice to you or your consent. |
14.4 | If the WFH uses personal information to make a decision that directly affects an individual, we will retain that information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected. Once the information has been used, individuals may access their personal information as set out in the Acts. |
15.1 | It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal information changes. You can contact us via the WFH Online Contact Form or email us at [email protected]. |
15.2 | Upon request, an individual is entitled to be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and to obtain access to that information, or to obtain a copy of their personal information in electronic or non-electronic format subject to appropriate notice. An individual has the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of their personal information, have it amended, or withdraw consent to the use of their information. In addition, WFH complies with all laws regarding access to and correction of your personal information. |
15.3 | An individual has also the right to receive computerized personal information collected from them in a structured, machine-readable, and commonly used format. In certain circumstances, the individual may also ask WFH to transfer their computerized personal information directly to third parties. An individual has the right to request that the dissemination of their personal information cease, or to request that any hyperlinks associated with their name and that provide access to personal information be de-indexed or re-indexed. |
15.4 | No request for access, rectification, de-indexation or data portability may be considered unless it is made in writing and addressed to the WFH Privacy Officer. You must provide enough detail to enable the WFH to process the request. The Privacy Officer will respond within 30 days of the receipt of a request, unless it extends the time as authorized under the Acts. |
16.1 | If you have given your consent to the collection, use and transfer of your personal information, you may have the legal right to withdraw your consent under certain circumstances. To withdraw your consent, if applicable, contact us at [email protected]. |
16.2 | Please note that if you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you with certain services. We will explain the impact of withdrawing your consent to help you make a decision. |
17.1 | WFH will review and update its policies and procedures as required to keep current with rules and regulations, new technologies and standards. Our Privacy Policy may therefore change from time to time. We will post any Policy changes on our Websites and Platforms and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice. You are responsible for periodically visiting our Websites and/or Platforms and this Policy to check for any changes. |
17.2 | Please note that both the English and French versions of our Privacy Policy have equal legal value. |
If you have any comments, questions or requests regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, or to report any abuse by third parties, please do not hesitate to contact Antonio José Almeida, WFH Senior Director, Operations and Privacy Officer by e-mail at [email protected] or at the following postal address: | |
c/o Privacy Officer, World Federation of Hemophilia 1425, boul. René-Lévesque West Suite 1200 Montreal, Québec H3G 1T7 Canada |
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We have procedures in place to receive and respond to complaints or inquiries about our handling of personal information, our compliance with this Policy and applicable privacy laws. If you are not satisfied with WFH's handling of your personal information, you may file a complaint with WFH. The complaint will be investigated by the WFH Privacy Officer, who will determine whether the handling of the information complies with WFH policies and practices and any other applicable laws. The Privacy Officer will make every reasonable effort to resolve complaints. The person filing the complaint will be informed of any progress or outcome of the investigation within a maximum of 30 working days of receipt of the request and/or any additional time required to complete the investigation. |
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ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR USERS LOCATED IN THE ECONOMIC EUROPEAN AREA (EEA) AND SWITZERLAND | |
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, these additional terms apply to you in addition to the main terms of WFH Privacy Policy. In case of a contradiction between the Privacy Policy and these additional terms, the latter will prevail. | |
1 | LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) |
1.1 | If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, WFH’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the personal information we collect and the specific context in which we collect it. We only process your Personal information if we have a legal basis to do so, which includes:
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If you have any questions about the lawful bases upon which we collect and use your personal data, please contact: Antonio José Almeida,WFH Senior Director, Operations and Privacy Officer by e-mail at [email protected] or at the following postal address: c/o Privacy Officer, World Federation of Hemophilia, 1425, boul. René-Lévesque, West Suite 1200, Montreal, Québec, H3G 1T7, Canada |
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2 | TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE OF THE EEA OR SWITZERLAND |
2.1 | We may process information outside of the EEA or Switzerland, including Canada and the USA. |
3 | ADDITIONAL RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) |
3.1 | If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you have certain data protection rights. WFH aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of your personal information. |
3.2 | If you wish to be informed about what personal information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us. |
3.3 | In addition to the rights mentioned in the section 15 ("Accessing, correcting, de-indexing and portability of your personal information") and in section 16 ("Withdrawing your consent"), in certain circumstances, you also have the following data protection right:
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Click here to download the WFH Digital Platforms Privacy Policy (PDF).
Revision date: November 27, 2023
The use of all websites and Platforms belonging to the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is subject to the following terms and conditions:
The World Federation of Hemophilia is not responsible for the content of external websites to which its site may link. Throughout our websites and/or Platforms, we provide links to other servers which may contain information of interest to our readers. We assume no responsibility for, and exercise no control over, the organizations, views or accuracy of information contained on other servers. When linking to the WFH, we request that you ensure that there are no associated connections for commercial purposes. If you have a link you’d like us to consider adding to our website, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject “Link request”.
Any communication or material that is publicly transmitted or posted on these other servers, including any data, questions, suggestions, comments or other information, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary information.
Click here to download the Terms and Conditions of use of WFH Digital Platforms (PDF).
Revision date: September 15, 2023
Registration and housing for the 2023 WFH Comprehensive Care Summit are now open to all. Take advantage of our early-bird discount and register before December 16, 2022, to save!
REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees are in USD. Rates are applicable if both registration and payment are received before the deadlines. | |||
EARLY | REGULAR | ON-SITE | |
Before December 16, 2022 | Before May 4, 2023 | ||
Delegate | $780 | $920 | $1,075 |
Industry | $780 | $920 | $1,075 |
PAMs (professions allied to medicine) | $415 | $515 | $615 |
Community advocate, NMO staff, student | $200 | $300 | $400 |
PWBD | $100 | $150 | $200 |
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD – REDUCED FEES* Registration rates are quoted in USD and expire at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). | |||
EARLY | REGULAR | ON-SITE | |
Before December 16, 2022 | Before May 4, 2023 | ||
Delegate (physician) | $390 | $460 | $460 |
PAMs (Professions allied to medicine) | $390 | $460 | $460 |
Community Advocate, NMO staff | $75 | $75 | $105 |
PWBD | $75 | $75 | $105 |
Important information*
Any change or cancellation of your registration must be sent in writing to [email protected]. A confirmation of the change or cancellation will be forwarded to you. All requests are subject to the following conditions:
During the WFH 2023 Summit, a hemophilia/bleeding disorders treatment room will be installed at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel. The treatment room will have specialized doctors and nurses available to assess emergency situations related to bleeding disorders and assist with infusions of concentrates, from May 9–13 May, to provide appropriate treatment and counsel to patients presenting with an acute or subacute bleeding episode.
DATE | TIME | PLACE |
Tuesday, May 9 | 14:00 – 20:00 ART | Hilton Hotel Suite # to be confirmed |
Wednesday, May 10 | 08:00 – 18:00 ART | |
Thursday, May 11 | ||
Friday, May 12 | ||
Saturday, May 13 | 08:00 – 14:00 ART |
Emergencies and medical problems unrelated to a bleeding disorder
If your medical problem is not related to a bleeding disorder, we suggest that you contact a doctor through the hotel/accommodation, your travel insurance, or visit the emergency room of one of the local hospitals:
General Hospital of Acute Dr. Cosme Argerich
Address: Pi y Margall 750
Free attention 24 hours
Distance: 15 minutes by car
The Emergency Services available are:
For a complete list of hemophilia treatment centers in Argentina, please visit the Hemophilia Foundation website (in Spanish) https://www.hemofilia.org.ar/lugares_de_atencion
A This in-person global Summit is open to all participants.
a. Access to all sessions
b. Entrance to the poster area
c. Daily coffee breaks
d. Daily lunch
e. Certificate of attendance (by request)
f. CME credits (if applicable)
A AIFA Authorization for Italian pharmaceutical companies:
ACompanies and organizations intending to register a group of 10 people may follow a special group registration procedure.
The WFH 2023 Comprehensive Care Summit book of abstracts is now available! To view the supplement in the Haemophilia Journal, please use this link.
The WFH 2023 Comprehensive Care Summit Program Committee invites abstract submissions for free paper and poster presentations. Abstracts discussing solutions and interventions related to addressing the summit tracks are highly encouraged. We encourage submissions from allied health professionals in academic and community settings and from community organizations, health care providers / organizations and from students who are doing new and innovative work.
Selected abstracts from all disciplines will be published as a supplement in the Haemophilia Journal. We look forward to your submissions!
The call for abstracts will close on February 6, 2023.
To submit an abstract please click here.
Submit your abstract today and you may be eligible for one of the awards below. Read on for more details:
Christine Lee Haemophilia Journal Award
All disciplines eligible – medical, multidisciplinary, and musculoskeletal
Established in 2012 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and Wiley, the Christine Lee Haemophilia Journal Award is given in recognition to the top young researcher (graduate student or postdoctoral fellow) who has submitted a highly rated abstract as a primary author and presenter in any discipline involving hemophilia or another related bleeding disorder. Award winners receive ₤3,000 and a three-year online personal subscription to the Haemophilia journal.
Henri Horoszowski Award
Musculoskeletal field only
The best-scoring musculoskeletal abstracts will be eligible for the Henri Horoszowski Award. This prize is given in recognition to a top young researcher who is the primary author and presenter. The selection committee will choose the best oral free paper presentation and the winner will be announced at the MSK committee’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 12, 2023.
The WFH 2023 Comprehensive Care Summit: New Developments in Bleeding Disorders and MSK, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10/05/2023-12/05/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 13 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS- EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Each participant can only receive the number of credits he/she is entitled to according to his/her actual participation at the event once he/she has completed the feedback form. Cf. criteria 9 and 23 of UEMS 2016.20.
Please find below the breakdown of maximum ECMEC®s credits available per day:
The EACCME® awards ECMEC®s on the basis of 1 ECMEC® for one hour of CME with a maximum of 8 ECMEC®s per day. Cf. Chapter X of UEMS 2016.20.
To claim CME credits, participants will need to attend the eligible sessions taking place during the summit days from May 10-12, 2023, as well as complete the evaluation form for each of these sessions.
Eligible sessions are marked in the program with the following symbol
Participants will need to sign in at the door when joining each eligible session.
Evaluations will be available at the conclusion of each session via the event’s APP
Deadline to request a certificate was June 6, 2023
For more information, please contact [email protected].
The WFH 2023 Comprehensive Care Summit will include more than 30 hours of continuing educational sessions across three tracks—musculoskeletal, medical, and multidisciplinary—all focusing on topics related to the latest developments in bleeding disorders and MSK treatment and care. The global summit will feature world-class plenary and session speakers, interactive sessions, panel discussions and innovative industry symposia.
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Federación Mundial de Hemofilia,
Montreal, Canadá
Buenos Aires is well-connected and easy to reach, with three airports, two bus stations, and a port and cruise terminal.
SkyTeam is our Official Alliance Network for air travel. Seamless air travel—and attractive airfares—are available via SkyTeam Global Meetings for the Summit. By booking and buying your airline ticket via the dedicated link below, you will benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 15% for both Business and Economy Class.
To book your air travel now, click here or visit www.skyteam.com/en/business-solutions/global-meetings and enter event ID 4555S.
Buenos Aires is served by three airports:
The biggest airport in Argentina is in Ezeiza, 32 km (20 miles) from the centre of Buenos Aires city. Most long-haul international flights arrive and depart from here, along with some domestic and regional flights. The journey from the airport to the centre of the city takes about 50 minutes.
Located in the city itself, in the Palermo neighbourhood, this airport is within 25 minutes of the main hotels in Buenos Aires. It serves mainly domestic flights and flights to neighbouring countries.
Located 18km (11 miles) from the city, El Palomar Airport began serving a range of low-cost domestic flights to destinations throughout Argentina in 2018.
Taxis are readily available at all three airports.
Private transfers can be booked in advance or on arrival. Tienda León runs buses from Ezeiza airport to its base in Puerto Madero, in the center of Buenos Aires city.
All three airports are served by public bus lines, and there is also a train station at el Palomar. Note that services can be crowded at peak times and there is little space for luggage. You’ll need a SUBE travel card to use the bus or train. These are available from authorized stockists. You can use the “BA Cómo Llego” app to see how you can arrive at your destination via public transport.
The Terminal de Omnibus de Retiro, or Retiro bus station provides hundreds of bus services to destinations in Argentina and other Latin American countries. Long-distance bus travel is common in Argentina and most bus companies offer very comfortable “cama-ejecutivo” (executive bed) class seats, and often provide food on long-distance services. Dozens of companies operate from the coach station. Tickets can be bought at the booths on the upper floor, at authorised vendors in the city, or online. Assistance can be obtained at the Tourist Assistance Centre at unit 83.
There are regular ferry services between Buenos Aires and Montevideo and Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay. The ferry terminals in Buenos Aires are in Puerto Madero and La Boca. The following companies run services:
Information taken from the Buenos Aires Tourism site
Entry and departure requirements can change at any time, consult the following for the most up to date travel requirements: Migraciones | Argentina.gob.ar
Buenos Aires is cosmopolitan city full of passion and culture. Its combination of rich architectural and cultural heritage, modern creative energy, electric nightlife, unique traditions, vibrant arts scene, large parks, and warm, friendly people make it one of the world’s most exciting capitals.
There are many reasons to visit, which is why the city has been repeatedly voted the best in Latin America by users of TripAdvisor.
With average temperatures of around 18ºC (64°F), Buenos Aires is blessed with a temperate and sunny climate, making it a great destination at any time of the year.
Spring and autumn are the rainiest seasons, and the Summit is taking place during Argentina’s autumn season. Rains tend to be light, although an umbrella may be advisable.
The WFH 2023 Comprehensive Care Summit is taking place at the Hilton Buenos Aires hotel in the lovely Puerto Madero district.
All hotel rooms: SOLD OUT.
City tax: Due to government regulations, starting on March 1st, 2020, non-Argentinean residents will be charged a USD 1.50 per person per night city tax fee.
VAT: VAT, currently 21%, will be added to hotel reservations to those who identify as residents of the Argentine Republic.
The hotel booking page will be available until April 5, 2023. After April 5, 2023, hotel rooms are subject to availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Please send an email to [email protected] to check availability after April 5, 2023.
The WFH will charge your credit card with a non-refundable deposit equal to one nights’ accommodation. The balance will be charged sixty (60) days prior to the event on March 10, 2023. For cancellations received after March 10, 2023, no refunds will be granted.
If you are unable to provide a credit card guarantee you will be invoiced for a deposit equal to 100% of your total accommodation cost. For cancellations before March 10, 2023, a refund will be issued one month after the Congress, less an administrative fee equal to one night’s accommodation. For cancellations received after March 10, 2023, no refunds will be granted.
Any change or cancellation of your registration must be sent in writing to [email protected]. A confirmation of the reservation change or cancellation will be forwarded to you. All requests are subject to the following conditions:
A group reservation consists of ten (10) or more rooms. One contact person should be designated to act as the group coordinator and be responsible for all correspondence with the WFH Housing Manager. If you wish to book a group reservation, please send an email to [email protected], specifying the number of rooms required per day. Please note that hotel blocks are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
The required deposit may be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or wire transfer. From April 5, 2023, only payments by credit card will be accepted. Any inquiries or requests for additional information, modifications or cancellations to room reservations should be addressed to the WFH Housing Bureau in writing. Please do not contact the hotel directly.
For all inquiries, please contact:
Danielle André,
WFH Senior Congress and Meetings Manager, Exhibitions, World Federation of Hemophilia
Tel +1 (514) 394-2820
E-mail: [email protected]
Professor Selim Nekkal, MD, head of hematology at Beni Messous Hospital in Algiers, Algeria, hosted the 6th Hemophilia Eastern Mediterranean Network (HEMNET) Forum in Algiers from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in collaboration with the Algerian Hematology Society. HEMNET is a network of regional medical experts that operates under the umbrella of the WFH. With a mix of impactful presentations and panels, the forum dove deep into regional approaches and successes in the management of hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and platelet disorders, sparking new ideas for cross-border collaboration and research.
We are excited to invite you to submit your oral and poster presentation for the WFH 2025 Comprehensive Care Summit. This is your opportunity to present cutting-edge research in hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (VWD), rare factor deficiencies, and other inherited bleeding disorders.
The WFH 2025 Comprehensive Care Summit: New Developments in Bleeding Disorders and MSK, will take place from April 23 to 25, 2025, in the vibrant city of Dubai, U.A.E. This global event—which will be hosted in collaboration with HEMNET—is a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in bleeding disorders and musculoskeletal care. It’s also a chance to explore the unique cultural offerings of Dubai.
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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.
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.
Recognizing that training women leaders ensures the diversity our community need to thrive; the Hemophilia Alliance has been a longtime supporter of the Susan Skinner Memorial Fund. They deepened their engagement with the global community through the establishment of the Travel Grant Program, which allows US-based multidisciplinary healthcare professionals the opportunity to attend WFH global training workshops. The wealth of experience and perspective attendees bring back home to their communities helps patients across the country. Their patience and support as we grappled with changing norms in these challenging times gave us the flexibility to meet our community’s needs with revamped programming.
National Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR) and KEM Hospital
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Singapore General Hospital Haemophilia Treatment Clinic
Centre International de Traitement de l’Hémophilie (CITH) de Dakar
Centre National de Transfusion Sanguin (CNTS)
National Medical Research Center of Hematology of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Van Creveldkliniek
University Medical Centre Utrecht
Nara Hemophilia Centre
Nara Medical University
Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Centre
Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
National Hemophilia Center, Tel Hashomer
Sheba Medical Center
Paris Haemophilia Centre (Necker (N) and Kremlin Bicêtre (KB) Hospitals)
Hospital Universitario La Paz
Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit
Haematology Service, University and Polytechnic Hospital
Shabrawishi Hospital, Egyptian Society of Hemophilia, and Cairo University
University of Toronto Hemophilia Centres
St. Michael’s Hospital
Hemocentro – “Unidade de Hemofilia Cláudio Luiz Pizzigatti Corrêa”
Hemocentro Unicamp, University of Campinas
Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit
Division of Haematology
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Medical University of Vienna
Department of Medicine I
Clinical Division of Hematology and Hemostaseology
Ronald Sawers Haemophilia Treatment Centre
Instituto Asistencial “Dr. Alfredo Pavlovsky”
(Fundación de la Hemofilia)
Instituto De Investigaciones Hematológicas “Dr. Mariano R. Castex” (IIHEMA
(Academia Nacional de Medicina)
Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Malmö Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Department for Hematology and Coagulation Disorders, Skåne University Hospital
Skåne University Hospital
Hemophilia of Georgia has stood with us for over three decades, playing an early role in distributing donated factor via the WFH Humanitarian Aid program. Our relationship has deepened over the years as they continued to support this program and came on board as a founding Chapter Challenge champion in 2016. Their belief in educating future leaders is clear in their investment in the Youth Leadership Workshops, which has led to the training of over 50 young adults. They also support workshops devoted to educating providers and patient leaders on how to collect and use data to advocate for better patient care. Their staff generously volunteer their time as trainers and as well as serving on various committees.
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation helps advance our mission on several fronts. They inspire others to follow their lead as a founding champion of the NHF Chapter Challenge. Their commitment to equality of access is demonstrated in their support of the Cornerstone Initiative, which lays the foundation for care in the world's most underserved regions, as well as programs that aim to raise awareness and improve care of women with bleeding disorders and those with von Willebrand disease. We also benefit from their steadfast engagement with various programs including the WFH Twinning Program and their individual leaders’ contribution to our leadership and committees.
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The information on the WFH USA website is provided for general information purposes only. The WFH USA 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 USA recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre. Before administering any products, the WFH USA 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA. The WFH USA is not responsible and assumes no liability for the content of any linked websites.
The WFH USA does not collect personally identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to us. Providing such information is strictly voluntary. This policy is your guide to how we will handle information we learn about you from your visit to our website.
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The WFH USA has been made aware of various correspondences—circulated via e-mail and telephone—coming from individuals impersonating WFH USA staff or falsely stating that they are associated with the WFH USA. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money using the name of someone affiliated with the WFH USA, 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 USA emails come from @wfhusa.org or @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 USA at [email protected] or call 1-877-417-7944.
2012 | Christine Lee United Kingdom |
2006 | Dr. Bruce Evatt United States |
2012 | Piet de Kleijn The Netherlands |
2010 | Dr. Mammen Chandy India |
2008 | Dr. Man-Chiu Poon Canada |
2006 | Dr. Norma de Bosch Venezuela |
2004 | Dr. Parttraporn Insarangkura Thailand Dr. Carol K. Kasper United States |
International Hemophilia Training Center – Bangkok
Ramathibodi Hospital
Mahidol University
2022 | Amman (Jordan) – Dublin (Ireland) |
2021 | Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Minneapolis (U.S.A) and Tehran (Iran) – Milan (Italy) |
2020 | Aluva (India) – Newcastle (UK) |
2019 | Yogyakarta / Solo (Indonesia) – Utrecht (Netherlands) |
2018 | Abidjan (Ivory Coast) – Brussels (Belgium) |
2017 | Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) – Buenos Aires (Argentina) |
2016 | Kampala (Uganda) – London (UK) |
2015 | Varna (Bulgaria) – Bonn (Germany) |
2014 | Arequipa (Peru) – Los Angeles (USA) |
2013 | Davangere (India) – Liverpool (UK) Ludhiana (India) – Detroit (USA) |
2012 | Hanoi (Vietnam) – Melbourne (Australia) |
2011 | Manado (Indonesia) – Utrecht (Netherlands) |
2010 | Delhi (India) – Winnipeg (Canada) Yaoundé (Cameroon) – Geneva (Switzerland) |
2009 | Chisinau (Moldova) – Warsaw (Poland) Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Vellore (India) |
2008 | Gaborone (Botswana) – Philadelphia (USA) |
2007 | Vientiane (Laos) – Brest (France) Damascus (Syria) – Montpellier (France) |
2006 | Lima (Peru) – Fort Worth (USA) |
2005 | Yerevan (Armenia) – Minneapolis (USA) Casablanca (Morocco) – Caen (France) |
2004 | Beirut (Lebanon) – Geneva (Switzerland) Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) – Caracas (Venezuela) |
2003 | Cairo (Egypt) – Knoxville (USA) |
2002 | Moscow (Russia) – Liverpool (UK) Panama – Valencia (Spain) |
2001 | Bangalore (India) – St. Louis (USA) |
2000 | Pune (India) – Bradford (UK) |
1999 | Montevideo (Uruguay) – Buenos Aires (Argentina) Tianjin (China) – Calgary (Canada) |
1998 | Plovdiv (Bulgaria) – Bonn (Germany) |
1997 | Bogota (Colombia) – Los Angeles (USA) Tartu (Estonia) – Stockholm (Sweden) |
1996 | Timisoara (Romania) – Munich (Germany) Riga (Latvia) – Munster (Germany) |
1995 | Klaipeda (Lithuania) – Malmo (Sweden) |
1994 | Bratislava (Slovakia) – Tel Hashomer (Israel) |
2022 | Serbia – Manitoba (Canada) |
2021 | Palestine – Venezuela |
2020 | NHF (USA) – HFI (India) |
2019 | Madagascar – Brittany (France) |
2018 | Kenya – Scotland |
2017 | Mongolia – Manitoba (Canada) |
2016 | Tanzania – Ontario (Canada) |
2015 | Bangladesh – Canada |
2014 | Nicaragua – Quebec (Canada) |
2013 | Mauritius – South Africa |
2012 | Vietnam – Ireland |
2011 | Cambodia – New Zealand |
2010 | Tunisia – Quebec (Canada) |
2009 | Peru – Galicia (Spain) |
2008 | South Africa – Canada |
2007 | Honduras – Georgia (USA) |
2006 | Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ireland |
2005 | Pakistan – Malaysia |
2004 | Dominican Republic – Venezuela |
2003 | Jordan – Toronto (Canada) |
2002 | Nicaragua – Venezuela |
2001 | Philippines – Victoria (Australia) |
2000 | Georgia – Minnesota (USA) Uruguay – Argentina |
1999 | Nepal – Sweden Mexico – Texas (USA) |
1998 | Latvia – Germany |
1997 | India – Denmark |
1995 | Israel – Slovakia |
2023 | Nicholas Goddard United Kingdom |
2021 | Axel Seuser Germany |
2019 | Dr. Adolfo Llinás Colombia |
2017 | Pamela Hilliard Canada |
2015 | Kathy Mulder Canada |
2013 | James Luck United States |
2012 | Piet de Kleijn The Netherlands |
2011 | Dr. Lily Heijnen The Netherlands |
2010 | Dr. Horacio Caviglia Argentina |
2009 | Jerome D. Wiedel United States |
2008 | Dr. Federico Fernández-Palazzi Venezuela |
2007 | Michael Heim Israel |
2006 | Brenda Buzzard United Kingdom |
2005 | Dr. Marvin Gilbert United States |
2021 | Baolai Hua Yangzhou College, Xuzhou Medical University |
The effects of intra-articular injection of TNF-alpha Antagonists in treatment of haemophilic synovitis |
2019 | Maarten Eerdekens Belgium |
Association between multi-segment foot kinetics and blood induced joint damage in adult patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy |
2017 | Fabio Souza Brazil |
Decrease in joint inflammation, swelling and pain after a swimming protocol in animal model of experimental-induced hemarthrosis |
2015 | SM Javd Mortazavi Iran |
Bilateral total knee arthroplasty in patients with hemophilia: A safe and cost-effective procedure |
2013 | Lize F.D. van Vulpen United States |
A fusion protein of IL4 and IL10, is equally effective in protecting cartilage from blood-induced damage compared to the individual components |
2012 | Horacio Caviglia Argentina |
Pseudotumor Surgery in Haemophilia A patients: Comparitive results between inhibitor and non-inhibitor patients |
2011 | Nick Goddard United Kingdom and Monique van Meegeren The Netherlands |
Early onset administration of IL-4 and IL-10 prevents blood-induced cartilage damage in vitro |
2010 | Lydia Abad-Franch Spain |
Influence of an Aquatic Training Protocol on the Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in a Hemophiliac |
2009 | Sebastien Lobet Belgium |
Impact of Hemophilia Ankle Arthropathy on Gait Disability: Analysis of Energetic and Mechanical Variables |
2008 | Jose Alberto Tlacuilo-Parra Mexico |
Bone Turnover Markers and Bone Mineral Density in Children with Hemophilia |
2007 | Natalie Jansen The Netherlands |
Protective Abilities of Interleukin-10 in Blood-induced Cartilage Damage |
2006 | Axel Seuser and E. Kusch Germany |
Multi-Center Study of Orthopedic Outcome of the Lower Extremities in 249 Children with Hemophilia |
2005 | Frank van Genderen, Nico van Meeteren, Lily Heijnen, Piet de Kleijn, Marijke van den Berg, Paul Helders The Netherlands |
The Hemophilia Activities List: Final development and validation of a hemophilic-specific self-assessment questionnaire on functional abilities |
2004 | Goris Roosendaal, Zalima N Jahangier, Kim MG Jacobs, Johannes WJ Bijlsma, Floris PJG Lafeber The Netherlands |
Radiosynoviorthesis using YTTRIUM-90 results in adverse direct effects on cartilage: a human in vitro study |
2003 | Axel Seuser, Thomas Wallny, Günter Schumpe, Elmar Trunz, Hans-Hermann Brackman Germany |
How to advise young haemophiliacs to find the right sport? A new and safe algorithm |
2002 | James Luck, Jr. and Mauricio Silva United States |
Long-Term Review of Total Knee Arthroplasty |
2001 | Federico Fernández-Palazzi Venezuela |
Oxytetracycline Chlorohydrate: A new material for chemical synovial orthoses |
2000 | Horacio Caviglia Argentina |
Pseudotumours |
1999 | William J. Ribbans and J.L. Hicks United Kingdom |
Communication and Co-operation for the New Millennium – The Future of the Musculoskeletal Committee in the 21st Century |
1998 | Adolfo Llinas, Mauricio Silva, Monica Duarte, Gonzalo Ucros, Graciela Perini, Angela Maria Cerquera, Andres Forero Colombia |
Chromic phosphate synoviorthesis without age restriction should be the first treatment option for chronic active hemophilic synovitis |
2012 | Martha Patricia Monteros Rincon Mexico |
2010 | Antonia Luque de Garrido Venezuela |
2008 | Jean Michel Bouchez France |
2006 | Yuri Zhulyov Russia |
2004 | Ashok Verma India |
The outcomes of interest collected by the WBDR include demographic characteristics, clinical and treatment-related outcomes, burden of disease outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes.
The WBDR includes five functional scales as part of its extended data set:
The WBDR Minimal Data Set (MDS) is a set of data on demographics, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment which are collected on patients participating in the WBDR.
The WBDR Extended Data Set (EDS) is a larger set of data, with more details than the MDS, which includes questions on patient demographics, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and burden of disease. The EDS can be used by hemophilia treatment centers to collect data on patients participating in the WBDR. The WBDR Extended Data Set (EDS), was added to the database in March 2019.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Mayo (Rochester) Comprehensive Hemophilia Center, and International Hemophilia Training Center (WFH)
Mayo Clinic/Foundation and Mayo Medical School
Hemophilia & Thrombosis Treatment Center
University of California San Diego
Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit
Royal Free Hospital
Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre
Churchill Hospital
Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The WFH was established in 1963 by Frank Schnabel, a Canadian businessman born with severe hemophilia A. He believed that patient organizations could be much more effective—and do more to represent the interests of people living with bleeding disorders—if they worked together. The first WFH Congress was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 25, 1963, and was attended by representatives from 12 countries. Now, the WFH and our global network of national member organizations (NMOs) represent the interests of people with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders in 152 nations.