 Close to 4,000 people from more than 100 countries gathered in Vancouver, Canada, May 21-25 for the WFH’s 27th World Hemophilia Congress.
The record number of participants included people with hemophilia, medical professionals, national hemophilia organizations, industry, and regulators.
The five-day meeting was held in the spectacular waterfront setting of the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. The opening ceremony audience was treated to colourful performances by a 30-member pipe band and a First Nations drum group.
Sessions were well attended and topics ranged from the latest developments in areas ranging from inhibitors, prophylaxis, to pain management, quality of life research, and family issues.
Other sessions also focused on bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand disease, as well as the challenges for patients in countries with limited economic resources.
Congress exhibitors showcased the latest hemophilia treatment products, services and publications. Hemophilia associations from various countries set up their own booths in the WFH area, while a poster display featured numerous contributions from individuals and organizations.
Significant media coverage of the World Congress raised awareness of hemophilia with television and radio reports on national Canadian networks.
WFH volunteers were presented with awards at a ceremony honouring long term volunteers who have significantly furthered the WFH’s mission to improve hemophilia treatment and care.
The WFH also organized an extensive program for national member organizations before the congress, including physiotherapy, laboratory, and nurses workshops.
At the same time, patient leaders and youth from 16 countries participated in skills development workshops designed to help strengthen national hemophilia organizations.
The September edition of Hemophilia World includes full reports on Hemophilia 2006 sessions and activities.
WFH Nurses Committee Presentations
Hemophilia Daily:
Monday, 22 May 2006
Tuesday, 23 May 2006
Wednesday, 24 May 2006
Thursday, 25 May 2006
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Haemophilia journal, July 2006, Volume 12, Issue s3
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Abstract book; XXVII International Congress of the WFH
Haemophilia journal; May 2006, Volume 12, Issue s2
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