BIBDA vows to fight haemophilia

As a relatively new association, BIBDA vows to raise awareness, provide support, and advocate for those affected by this debilitating condition. Haemophilia, a genetic disorder, hampers the body’s ability to clot blood, often resulting in spontaneous bleeding, severe joint damage, internal bleeding, and even death if left untreated.

A trained nurse for haemophilia, Dorcus Ramaphaleng revealed that despite its severity, haemophilia remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood, especially in developing countries like Botswana. She explained that many Batswana are living with the condition without being aware, which prompted the establishment of BIBDA.