Rachel Olliver

On 17 April 2026, members of Haemophilia NI were proud to be at Belfast City Hospital to mark World Haemophilia Day, helping to raise awareness of bleeding disorders and the importance of timely diagnosis. This year’s World Haemophilia Day theme focused on the importance of diagnosis, highlighting how early and accurate identification of bleeding disorders can change lives and improve long‑term outcomes for individuals and families. We were delighted to be invited by Haemophilia Sister Helen...

By Ronan Smithson On the 12th of October 2025 I undertook the Munich Half Marathon and represented Haemophilia NI in Germany. Having taken part in the Belfast Marathon Relay for the last 4 years with Haemophilia NI, I decided it was time for a new challenge. This was a daunting challenge having never ran more than 10k before and one I signed up for with less than six weeks' notice. The run itself starts at the Olympic Park, which hosted the 1972 summer Olympics. The run then takes you...

On April 17, 2026, the global inherited bleeding disorders community will come together on World Haemophilia Day to advocate for all inherited bleeding disorders. This year’s theme of “Diagnosis: First step to care” highlights the critical importance of diagnosis - the essential first step in treatment and care. The World Federation of Haemophilia estimates that over three-quarters of the population of people with haemophilia worldwide are undiagnosed, and an even more significant gap also...