Health Committee to consider petition on management of haemophilia and bleeding disorders

Only about 1,265 out of 4,500 patients have been formally identified. This gap, the petitioner argues, highlights the need for nationwide screening programmes, early diagnosis and targeted outreach for children. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The National Assembly has received a petition urging for improved policies and healthcare interventions for individuals with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in Kenya.

The petition highlights that only about 1,265 out of an estimated 4,500 people with haemophilia in Kenya have been formally identified.
The petition was filed by James Kago, Treasurer of the Hemophilia Association of Kenya.
Current treatment relies heavily on donations, meeting only about 30 percent of the required factor levels, with a looming crisis as donor support is expected to decrease.