Who we are
That's a powerful and inspiring origin story for the Hemophilia Society Prayagraj! It highlights the grassroots nature of the organization and the direct motivation of individuals affected by hemophilia to improve their own care and the system around them.
- * *Founding Members:* The society began with a small group of *4-5 young individuals with hemophilia* in Prayagraj.
- * *Driving Force:* Their primary motivation for forming the group was their *dissatisfaction with the existing treatment and the supply of clotting factor*. This suggests they faced challenges such as inconsistent availability of factor, inadequate treatment protocols, or difficulties in accessing care.
- * *Early Action:* They proactively *grouped together and started meeting* to discuss and strategize for change. This demonstrates their initiative and determination to address the issues they were facing.
- * *Treatment Location:* The detail about factor administration occurring in *Ward 9 on the first floor* provides a specific insight into the healthcare setting at the time. This might have presented accessibility challenges or other logistical issues that the early members sought to improve.
This origin story underscores the importance of patient advocacy and how individuals directly affected by a condition can be the most effective drivers of change. The Hemophilia Society Prayagraj's beginnings reflect a strong desire for better treatment and a more patient-centered approach to care in their local community. It's likely that their early meetings and collective voice laid the foundation for the more organized and impactful society we see today.
Our Journey
### *A Journey of Advocacy: From Struggle to Success*
Our journey with hemophilia began in Prayagraj, where free factor supply was non-existent and information on treatment was scarce. In the early days, all we knew about treatment was using ice and plasma started in Uttar Pradesh around 2013-2014, the supply was inconsistent. At SRN Medical College, we faced significant challenges, including a lack of trained staff and having to go to a first-floor ward for infusions—a difficult task with bleeding joints. This lack of proper care took a heavy toll on our health.
Motivated by the need to ease the burden on our community, a few of us young hemophilics gathered to register a society. Our struggle to improve the infusion process and secure a reliable factor supply was a defining moment.
- A *dedicated physiotherapy room* and a *four-bed hemophilia ward*.
- A *continuous factor supply* and an *easy infusion process*.
- A growing community of *250 registered patients*.
- Regular *awareness camps* and *factor and kit distribution*.
- *Eight patients* who are now receiving life-changing *prophylactic treatment* at SRN Medical College.
This transformation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our society. While we have achieved so much, we continue to work for the best possible care for our hemophilia community.
Today, those struggles have paved the way for remarkable progress. Our society now boasts:
Our Area of Focus

Progress
- Local Chapter Leadership
- The Hemophilia Society – Prayagraj Chapter exists and is led by Mr. Vivek Singh, located in Jhunsi, Prayagraj (Postal code: 211019).
- Awareness & Outreach Events
- World Hemophilia Day 2025 (April 17): The Society organized an awareness program at Motilal Nehru Medical College auditorium. Key speakers—including Dr. Vatsala Mishra, Prof. Poonam Gupta, and Dr. Jitendra Shukla—spoke about the need to dispel myths, recognize symptoms early, and strengthen diagnostic practices. A Hemophilia Treatment Committee was also announced at the event. Awareness Camp (May 2023):
- A camp jointly organized by the Society and the medical college’s Medicine Department drew over 100 participants. Experts shared preventive care tips and the importance of physiotherapy. Patients highlighted challenges such as poor availability of Factor IX injections for emergencies and called on the government to facilitate access at home.
- Impact on Patients
- An inspiring outcome: Two students with hemophilia, Kirtivardhan and Shiva Shukla, cleared the UP Board exams with impressive scores (84.4% and 81.1%, respectively) in 2025. The Society stepped in to help provide the required factor injection during exam preparation, underscoring its direct, life-changing impact.

Advocacy
- Raise Public Awareness
- Educate communities about symptoms, inheritance, and treatment.
- Improve Access to Care
- Push for affordable clotting factor concentrates and home treatment programs.
- Strengthen Healthcare Systems
- Advocate for specialized treatment centers with trained hematologists and nurses.
- Promote Early Diagnosis
- Encourage newborn screening and family testing.
- Protect Rights
- Ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, and insurance.

Awareness
- Public Education Campaigns
- Social media posts, infographics, and short videos explaining hemophilia.
- School & Workplace Sessions
- Teach teachers, students, and employers how to support someone with hemophilia.
- Community Events
- Health camps, blood donation drives, and awareness walks on World Hemophilia Day (April 17).
- Media Coverage
- Use TV, radio, newspapers, and online platforms to share patient stories.
- Partnerships
- Collaborate with NGOs like the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and national patient groups.
Event Updates
प्रयागराज में हीमोफीलिया जागरूकता बैठक का आयोजन; प्रयागराज, 18 मई 2025 – आज सिविल लाइन्स स्थित पत्रिका चौराहा के ब्लू डायमंड होटल में हीमोफीलिया जागरूकता बैठक आयोजित की गई। इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन हीमोफीलिया सोसाइटी प्रयागराज के सचिव मोहित गुप्ता और डॉ. सौम्य प्रकाश के नेतृत्व में किया गया, जिसका उद्देश्य मरीजों को हीमोफीलिया के बारे में जागरूक करना और युवाओं को शिक्षा के प्रति प्रेरित करना था। बैठक के दौरान डॉ. सौम्य प्रकाश ने हीमोफीलिया और उसके प्रबंधन से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी साझा की। वहीं, सचिव मोहित गुप्ता ने भी उपस्थित लोगों को संबोधित करते हुए एक सहयोगी वातावरण बनाने पर जोर दिया। बैठक का एक महत्वपूर्ण पहलू हीमोफीलिया के प्रबंधन में फिजियोथेरेपी के महत्व को रेखांकित करना था।। ओम फिजियोथेरेपी के फिजियोथेरेपिस्ट ओमप्रकाश यादव ने नियमित फिजियोथेरेपी के लाभों के बारे में बताया, जिससे जटिलताओं से बचाव और रोगियों की गतिशीलता बनाए रखने में मदद मिलती है। उनके अनुभवपूर्ण सुझाव मरीजों के लिए व्यावहारिक मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करते हैं।
विश्व हीमोफिलिया दिवस के अवसर पर आज स्वरूपरानी हॉस्पिटल के फिजियोथेरेपी कक्ष में छोटे बच्चों के लिए एक विशेष कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम में बच्चों के लिए चित्रकला प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया , जिसमें बच्चों ने अपने बाल हुनर का प्रदर्शन किया । प्रतियोगिता के समापन के बाद बच्चों को उचित पुरस्कार और चित्रकला प्रमाण पत्र भी दिया गया , साथ ही साथ बच्चों के साथ आए उनके अभिभावक को हीमोफिलिया के बारे में जागरूक किया गया और उन्हें हीमोफिलिक बच्चों के समुचित देखभाल के बारे में भी बताया गया । इस कार्यक्रम के दौरान हीमोफिलिया सोसायटी प्रयागराज से विवेक सिंह, मोहित गुप्ता ,नीरज केसरवानी, फैजान तथा अन्य सहयोगी सदस्यों ने भाग लिया।
प्रीतम दास सभागार में विश्व हीमोफीलिया दिवस मनाया गया मोतीलाल नेहरू मेडिकल कॉलेज प्रयागराज, 26 अप्रैल, 2025 - हीमोफीलिया सोसाइटी प्रयागराज ने चिकित्सा विभाग के सहयोग से आज प्रीतम दास सभागार, मोतीलाल नेहरू मेडिकल कॉलेज में विश्व हीमोफीलिया दिवस समारोह का सफलतापूर्वक आयोजन किया। इस कार्यक्रम में 300 से अधिक रोगियों, डॉक्टरों और संकाय सदस्यों की भागीदारी देखी गई। इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि प्रधानाचार्य वत्सला मिश्रा के साथ विभागाध्यक्ष डॉ पूनम गुप्ता, डॉ. अजीत चौरसिया, डॉ. मनोज माथुर और हीमोफीलिया के नोडल अधिकारी डॉ. जितेंद्र शुक्ला सहित सम्मानित अतिथि थे। इस अवसर पर हीमोफीलिया सोसायटी प्रयागराज के अध्यक्ष विवेक सिंह, सचिव मोहित गुप्ता, नीरज केशरवानी, मोहम्मद फैजान और विवेक पांडेय भी मौजूद थे। कई अन्य डॉक्टर संकाय सदस्यों ने कार्यक्रम की शोभा बढ़ाई। प्रधानाचार्य वत्सला मिश्रा ने हीमोफीलिया उपचार समिति के गठन की घोषणा करते हुए एक महत्वपूर्ण घोषणा की