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Published - April 23, 2026 09:20 am IST 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 | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto 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 health / All you need to know about Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal.
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