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Haemophilia: Unveiling the bleeding disease

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Hemophilia arises due to the deficiency or malfunction of plasma coagulation factor VIII or factor IX. [iStockphoto]

Haemophilia, a rare genetic blood disorder primarily affecting males, is a non-communicable disease (NCD) with global implications.

According to the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), of the estimated 815,100 cases worldwide, only 347,026 are diagnosed, with 276,900 classified as severe haemophilia.

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