Diagnosing haemophilia involves a combination of family history review, physical exam, and specific blood tests, with early detection critical for managing severe cases. Image used for representational purposes only
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World Haemophilia Day is marked globally each year on April 17. Haemophilia has increasingly come into focus as a condition that is both manageable and, in many cases, still neglected. This year, the World Health Organization has advanced a resolution aimed at improving equity in care for people living with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, emphasising the long-standing gaps in diagnosis and treatment access.
According to the WHO, haemophilia affects roughly 1 in 10,000 people worldwide, but the true burden is likely higher. India has the world’s second-largest hemophilia burden, with an estimated caseload of up to 136,000 to 140,000, though only about 20,000–30,000 are registered. Over 80% of cases in India remain undiagnosed.
Published – April 23, 2026 09:20 am IST
