The Nigeria Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in partnership with the Haemophilia Care team and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, has called for urgent government intervention to address the rising number of haemophilia-related deaths in Nigeria.
During a visit to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in Abuja on Tuesday, the group, led by Omolade Awodu, President of the Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion, highlighted the severity of the situation. They emphasized that haemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder, remains significantly underdiagnosed in Nigeria, with only seven percent of cases identified, leaving 93 percent of individuals without proper diagnosis or treatment.
The lack of attention to this condition has resulted in severe disability and premature death for many affected individuals. The advocacy group is urging the government to take immediate and effective action to improve diagnosis, treatment, and support for those with haemophilia in the country.
