Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

“Together we can make sure that every individual living with VWD, or living with someone impacted by VWD, is supported to live long, happy, healthy lives.”

Disease-based

About Von Willebrand Disease

The Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) Committee was set up as a working group in 2020 to lead the ‘EHC VWD Platform for Europe.’ This platform promotes the formation of a European community of people with von Willebrand Disease (PwVWD) enabling them to find support and ‘identity’ while also promoting, building, and maintaining a network of European VWD advocates. The working group was transformed into a committee in 2023 which reflects its evolution and development over the past three years.

The Committee aims to increase and improve diagnosis and treatment options nationally and enable those VWD advocates to work at the European level and with other European partners towards improving access to treatment and care for all PwVWD.

To get in touch with the EHC VWD Committee: [email protected] or contact Zita Gacser, Community and Projects Lead. Reach out to us also if you want to join our WhatsApp support group (open to VWD patients only!). 

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“Topic on Focus: VWD” Educational Programme

On European VWD Awareness Day 2025, the EHC released a series of 10 videos which are part of the online educational programme “Topic on Focus: VWD” organised with ERN-EuroBloodNet, including expert-led webinars covering key aspects of VWD. These videos feature medical insights, personal experiences, and practical strategies to help patients and caregivers navigate life with this condition.

The first 10 webinars are available on the @EHCTVChannel YouTube channel and are designed for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about VWD. Among them, several insightful episodes focus on women with VWD.