Recents
World Blood Donor Day: Solidarity, compassion and everyday superheroes
Established in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Blood Donor Day is held on 14 June each year.…
Volunteering to improve bleeding disorders care – International Nurses Day 2026
On International Nurses Day 2026, who better to talk about empowered nurses and their role in improving bleeding disorders care…
Diagnosis is the first step to care for bleeding disorders
The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2026 is Diagnosis: first step to care. It seems quite obvious – you need a…
Veins and verse: Local families find their voice through poetry
The 2026 season of Haemcast features a special family-focused series in collaboration with Local families with bleeding disorders. In the…
Give care to women and girls with bleeding disorders: International Women’s Day 2026
March 8, 2026, is the 115th International Women’s Day. First marked in 1911, as well as celebrating women’s social, economic,…
Speaking out for ultra-rare bleeding disorders
For Rare Disease Day 2026, we’re shining a spotlight on ultra-rare bleeding disorders. Rare Disease Day, marked on the last…
When haemophilia becomes human failure: Adventures in AI transcription
Artificial intelligence, or AI, touches our lives in many ways. Its ability to work accurately and at a rapid pace…
First step to care: Haemophilia diagnosis in Uganda
Earlier this month, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) announced the theme for next year’s World Hemophilia Day: “Diagnosis: First…
ITP Awareness: Shining a light on immune thrombocytopenia
Did you know that this week (22-28 September 2025) is the tenth Global ITP Awareness Week? Every September, ITP patient…
International Nurses’ Day – We need more nurse research
On International Nurses Day 2025, Dr Kate Khair discusses the important contribution that bleeding disorders nurses make to research.
Women and girls bleed too – “Whatever they do for a male, do it for her”
17th April is World Hemophilia Day, and the theme for 2025 is “Women and Girls Bleed Too”. The disparities in…
Accelerating action for women who bleed
For International Women's Day 2025, we highlight the need for equity of care for women with a bleeding disorder