The WFH annually recognizes the most exceptional organization and treatment centre partnerships. Twin of the Year Awards in 2004 went to:
 Santo Domingo - Caracas
Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital – National Hemophilia Centre of Venezuela
Santo Domingo-Caracas achieved outstanding outcomes in their first year of twinning. Joint projects have improved diagnosis, identified new hemophilia patients, and defined national standards of hemophilia care.
 Beirut - Geneva
Lebanese Hemophilia Association – University Hospital of Geneva Hemostasis Unit
Beirut-Geneva introduced multidisciplinary treatment to a wide range of health professionals, improved hemophilia diagnosis, and established a patient registry. The twins also helped set national standards for hepatitis C screening and treatment.
 Dominican Republic - Venezuela
Foundation of Support to Hemophiliacs – Venezuelan Association for Hemophilia
Dominican Republic - Venezuela lobbied successfully for a central hemophilia treatment centre in Santo Domingo and increased government support for hemophilia care. Other projects include training workshops and identification of new hemophilia patients.
Twin of the Year Awards 2003
 The WFH gratefully acknowledges Wyeth's seventh year of support of the WFH twinning program.
Last Updated June 2006
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