Hemophilia congress picks Kuala Lumpur for 2020

THE Malaysian capital has won the bid to host the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) World Congress in 2020, an event that will draw 4,300 delegates from around the world and generate an estimated RM55 million (US$17 million) in economic impact for the country.

The biennial congress is dedicated to the advancement of treatments to improve the lives of people with genetic bleeding disorders including hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, rare factor deficiencies, and inherited platelet disorders, and is regarded the most significant international forum for the global bleeding disorders community.

Commenting on the win, Zulkefli Haji Sharif, CEO of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), said: “One of MyCEB’s goals is to make Malaysia the choice destination in business events and meetings for healthcare professionals. As such, we are proud that Kuala Lumpur is given the nod by the WFH as the venue for its 2020 congress.

“The bidding process was a long and exciting journey for our team who worked closely with the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia to produce the winning submission.”

Faraizah Dato’ Abd Karim, president of the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia, said the WFH members were impressed by Malaysia’s comprehensive bid to host the event and look forward to bringing the congress to Kuala Lumpur in 2020.

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