Hemophilia patients accuse Gov’t of not prioritizing disease despite high mortality rate

As the world marks World Haemophilia Day, the Kenya Haemophilia Association is advocating for a multipronged approach in tackling the rare disease. The association officials say despite the growing number of diagnosed cases, Haemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder, remains widely underprioritized, with limited access to life-saving medication and specialised treatment centres. They are urging the government to increase budgetary allocation towards haemophilia care, highlighting that the high cost of clotting factor medication has made it inaccessible for most patients, particularly those from low-income families

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