The day is observed by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH).
It is observed to increase awareness about the hereditary bleeding disorders.
Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly
Theme of this year is "Get + Involved virtually and stay safe".
17 April is also the birthday of Frank Schnabel, a Canada businessman born with severe haemophilia who was the founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH).