‘Haemophilia Guidelines for All': A new ambition of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH)

Authors: Hermans, C and Makris, M.

Publication: Haemophilia : September 2020

Affiliations : Université Catholique Louvain Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc Univ Catholique Louvain, Clin Univ St Luc, Div Hematol, Hemostasis & Thrombosis Unit, Ave Hippocrate 10, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium.

Abstract: “Treatment for all” is the vision statement of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) which works to improve and sustain care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the World. 2020 sees the publication of the third edition and latest edition of the WFH haemophilia guidelines, aimed at harmonising the delivery of haemophilia care worldwide. Initiated and sponsored by the Federation, the guidelines published as a supplement in the Haemophilia journal represent an extraordinary collaborative effort. It has involved many active members of the Federation and a large international group of expert healthcare professionals from diverse and complementary backgrounds. This third edition of the guidelines is comprehensive and based on rigorous methodology. It is driven by the ambition to improve the overall care, treatment, and quality of life of patients with inherited bleeding disorders around the world. The guidelines provide a unique resource of practical, detailed yet concise, holistic, and accessible recommendations.