Important DaysSaturday, 18 April 2026·The Hindu
World Haemophilia Day 2026 marked on 17 April with diagnosis-first theme
World Haemophilia Day 2026 was observed on 17 April with the theme 'Diagnosis: First step to care' and focus on undiagnosed cases.
Key highlights
Direct fact
World Haemophilia Day was observed on 17 April 2026 with the theme “Diagnosis: First step to care,” highlighting that 75% of people with bleeding disorders worldwide remain undiagnosed.
Key specifics
- World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on 17 April.
- The 2026 theme was “Diagnosis: First step to care.”
- 75% of people with bleeding disorders worldwide remain undiagnosed.
- The day honours Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia.
- World Federation of Haemophilia was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Exam lens
Question type: important day and health awareness MCQ, 17 April, 75%, Frank Schnabel, WFH, Montreal; TNPSC may ask the theme and the founder-linked observance date.