DAR ES SALAAM, April 11 -- HAEMOPHILIA is a blood disorder that affects the bodys ability to clot blood, caused by a deficiency of essential clotting factors. Global statistics show that one in every 10,000 people has haemophilia, which may either be inherited or acquired through other means.

Research further indicates that 70 per cent of haemophilia patients inherit the condition, while only 30pc acquire it through other causes. To date, more than 90 per cent of haemophilia patients in Tanzania remain undiagnosed and continue to lack proper treatment due to limited awareness.

These figures come as Tanzania is estimated to have about 6,700 people living with haemophilia, yet only 600 patients equivalent to 10 per cent have been diagnose...