World Hemophilia Day 2025 – April 17

Current Context: World Hemophilia Day 2025 was observed on April 17, marking a global effort to raise awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.

• Established in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), the date honors the birthday of WFH founder Frank Schnabel.

Key Details:

• Theme: "Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too."
• Aim: To highlight the challenges faced by women and girls with bleeding disorders, who are often underdiagnosed and underserved.
• Activities: Global landmarks lit up in red, educational webinars, and social media campaigns using hashtags like #WorldHemophiliaDay and #LightItUpRed.

Question:

Q.1 When is World Hemophilia Day observed annually?
a) April 10
b) April 17
c) May 5
d) March 28

Answer: b) World Hemophilia Day is observed every year on April 17 to raise awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.