EHC proudly supported Asociatia Romana de Hemofilie (ARH), the Romanian Haemophilia Association, at their landmark Haemophilia School 2025: “ReStart”, held from 1 to 6 September 2025 in Eforie Nord, Romania.
On 4 September, EHC President Miguel Crato joined virtually to engage with over 160 participants in discussions about European treatment harmonisation, advocacy strategies, and patient empowerment. The interactive session addressed key challenges facing the bleeding disorders community and highlighted the vital role of patient involvement in improving care standards.
Also Bernadetta Pieczynska from the EHC Women and Bleeding Disorders (WBD) Committee made a special presentation launching the Romanian translation of Is haemophilia (fe)male?, the EHC Booklet on Women and Girls with Haemophilia and Female Carriers. This initiative demonstrates the EHC’s commitment to making essential resources accessible across all member countries.
The five-day event’s “ReStart” theme celebrates Romania’s implementation of continuous adult prophylaxis – a national first that represents a major advancement in patient care. The programme also expanded its focus on women who bleed, advancing inclusion and equity in bleeding disorders treatment. The event brought together patients of all ages, families, and specialists for comprehensive sessions covering medical education, advocacy training, psycho-social support, and community-building activities, including specialised programmes for couples, elderly patients, and physical therapy initiatives.