The Himachal Herald, Shimla
The Government Spokesperson said that Haemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder that causes bleeding for a long time after injury or surgery. It is caused by the absence of clotting factors VIII and IX in the blood that results in increased bleeding. He told that the disease cannot be cured, but can be managed by infusion of Anti Haemophilic Factor whenever bleeding or internal injury occurs.
The Government Spokesperson informed that a total of 161 haemophilic patients are on treatment till now across the State. The maximum of 38 haemophilic patients are from district Kangra, 34 from district Mandi, 24 from district Solan, 22 from district Shimla, 10 from district Chamba, 10 from district Sirmaur, 9 from district Hamirpur, 6 from district Bilaspur, 5 from district Una and 3 from district Kullu. The district Kinnaur and district Lahaul & Spiti reported no case of haemophilia.
The Government Spokesperson told that the therapeutic as well as prophylactic treatment will be provided free of cost to all the haemophilic patients who are bonafide residents of the State. He added that atleast four beds in district hospitals and medical colleges will be dedicated for the treatment of patients of haemophilia and it will be ensured by the institution that factor VIII and IX are available in essential drug list, so that the patients do not suffer due to unavailability of the drugs.
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