On World Hemophilia Day 2018, Shire Unites Communities in Asia Pacific and Advocates for 'Principles of Care'

  • 6 years ago
SINGAPORE, April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG), the global biotech leader in rare diseases, is marking World Hemophilia Day to drive greater awareness of hemophilia in Asia Pacific (APAC) and improve standards of care for people living with rare bleeding disorders. This year's theme is "Sharing Knowledge Makes Us Stronger" and in this spirit, Shire businesses across the region are hosting local community engagement events to stand united with patient communities and their caregivers.

At Red Dot Design Museum Singapore, the hemophilia community (patients/healthcare professionals), participated in a Gallery Walkled by three hematology experts from the Asia-Pacific Haemophilia Working Group (APHWG). The focus was on establishing region-specific principles of care and providing optimal hemophilia care programs by collaborating with multiple agencies in the region.

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