World Haemophilia Day 2026: Theme “Diagnosis: First Step to Care”
Why in the news
World Haemophilia Day was observed on 17 April 2026. This year’s theme, “Diagnosis: First step to care”, highlights early diagnosis as the gateway to treatment.
Key facts
- Date: 17 April every year.
- 2026 theme: “Diagnosis: First step to care”, since most patients globally remain undiagnosed.
- Organiser: the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), which began the day in 1989.
- Congress: WFH 2026 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 April 2026, with the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia.
About haemophilia
Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly. The observance aims to raise awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders and to push for access to care.
Exam angle
- Health days are staple one-liners: note date, theme and organiser.
- The first observance was on 17 April 1989.
- Congress venue for 2026: Kuala Lumpur.