Welcome to our news page where you can find the latest on World Thrombosis Day (WTD) from around the world.
September 30th, 2015
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., joins global movement to reduce leading cause of preventable cardiovascular death on World Thrombosis Day. Read More
August 14th, 2015
Six new stories showcase the seriousness of venous thromboembolism (VTE). These diverse experiences illustrate how VTE can affect anyone, including those who are otherwise healthy. Read More
August 12th, 2015
Thrombosis UK announces an educational meeting on issues and opportunities to improve the management of thrombosis. The event will take place on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day. Read More
July 14th, 2015
In the first international awareness study on thrombosis, World Thrombosis Day finds that public understanding of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is much lower than that of other health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, prostate cancer and AIDS. Read More
June 24th, 2015
A new study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that certain characteristics of hospitals and hospital patients are related to higher rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) diagnoses. Read More
June 20th, 2015
With World Thrombosis Day 2015 approaching, we are excited to share our new, redesigned website and materials! As a growing global movement, WTD has introduced several new online features and materials that will help partners create successful in-country campaigns. Read More
June 19th, 2015
Have you or a loved one suffered from thrombosis? Please contact us to share your story. Read More
June 15th, 2015
We are honored and excited to announce that World Thrombosis Day (WTD) has received two major awards: the Gold Circle Award for Overall Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Read More
May 15th, 2015
The ISTH has been invited to submit a statement to the World Health Organization’s 68th World Health Assembly (WHA). The Assembly, which occurs annually to discuss challenges and solutions to global health, will address the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Read More
November 30th, 2014
The WTD Year One impact report is now available for download. Read how the campaign took shape and review all of the efforts and activities across that launched around the world on 13 October. The inaugural campaign was far-reaching with millions of people touched by an important message of awareness around thromboembolic disease. Read More
October 14th, 2014
The inaugural World Thrombosis Day movement was a huge success and raised the profile of thrombosis and thromboembolic disease to millions of individuals around the world. Read More
