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'Medication shortage threatens haemophiliacs'

World Haemophilia Day recently commemorated in Francistown
World Haemophilia Day recently commemorated in Francistown

FRANCISTOWN: Haemophilia activists have warned that a persistent shortage of medication is putting lives at risk, leaving patients to battle the 'royal disease' without royal treatment.

Patients of the rare blood clotting disorder were sharing their journeys recently during the World Haemophilia Day which was commemorated at Phase IV Chedu Choga Hall in the second city.

One of the haemophilia activists, John Thompson, stated that there is shortage of medication for factors IX (9) and VIII (8) for haemophilia treatment.

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