The WFH Comprehensive Care Summit took place on 23-25 April 2025 in Dubai, UAE. The Summit is one of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)’s major meetings and focused on new developments in bleeding disorders and musculoskeletal issues (MSK).
This is an opportunity to find out about cutting edge research, the latest innovations in treatment and care and managing today’s challenges. What key advances were discussed?
We were fortunate to have a number of Australian health professional and community delegates attending the Summit and the associated WFH meetings. In this issue of National Haemophilia, HTC Director Dr Liane Khoo, haemophilia physiotherapists Alison Morris and Elise Mosey and Australian youth delegate Alan Dursun share their reflections on the Summit and highlights from the meetings.
‘This global meeting brought together over 825 clinicians, researchers and advocates from 93 countries united in their commitment to improving care for people with bleeding disorders.
‘Two consistent themes persisted across all the plenary, medical, musculoskeletal and patient-centred sessions. These were WFH’s ongoing mission to promote treatment for all, regardless of geography or economic status, and the importance of recognising underrepresented groups, including those with the rarer bleeding disorders and women and girls living with these conditions.’
Alison Morris, haemophilia physiotherapist
‘As my first experience at an international haemophilia conference, the Summit was both a professional milestone and a deeply inspiring opportunity to learn and connect.
‘The Summit surpassed my expectations in many ways – not because of any one standout session, but due to the consistent themes of advocacy for equitable treatment and a strong emphasis on collaboration that resonated throughout.’
Elise Mosey, haemophilia physiotherapist
Photos: WFH
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