What a clot I got: the reality of bleeding disorders in SA

Women and girls with bleeding disorders face delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses and limited access to appropriate care, says SA Haemophilia Foundation

16 April 2025 - 04:30

While bleeding disorders, which are sometimes life threatening, are common in South African males, doctors say the condition has often been misdiagnosed or overlooked in females...

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