What do a pregnant woman, a child bitten by a rabid dog, and a newborn exposed to hepatitis B have in common? Their lives may depend on a medicine that most people have never heard of, and that the world is quietly running short of. The latest The Lancet Haematology article shines a light on […]
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International Alloimmune Conference 2026: Advancing Global Collaboration on Rh Disease and HDFN
International Alloimmune Conference 2026: Advancing Global Collaboration on Rh Disease and HDFN The International Alloimmune Conference 2026 brought together more than 100 participants from 30 countries, including patients, clinicians, researchers, transfusion specialists, public health experts, policymakers, and industry representatives, to address some of the most pressing challenges in alloimmunization and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus […]
AABB to host eCast on neonatal Fc receptor blocking in HDFN
AABB to host eCast on neonatal Fc receptor blocking in HDFN An upcoming AABB eCast will examine the emerging role of neonatal Fc receptor inhibition in hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Faculty will review the biology of FcRn, its role in IgG transport across the placenta and the current clinical landscape of FcRn-targeted therapies for […]
WIRhE at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC)
In March 2026, WIRhE had the distinct honour to attend the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to attending the conference, we were selected to host an interactive stand during the ShareFair. The ShareFair held during IMNHC2026 provided an important platform to showcase our work, strengthen partnerships, and engage […]
Honoring Our Board Member, Professor Angela Okolo
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Angela Okolo, a distinguished pediatrician and neonatologist, an active participant in WIRhE activities since its inception in 2019, and a valued member of our WIRhE Africa Board. Having Professor Okolo on our WIRhE Africa Board was a true honor; enabling us to work alongside her and […]
WIRhE 2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2025 Annual Report. We are grateful to our partners, donors, and funders for their collaboration and continued support to WIRhE and our goal of eradicating Rh disease worldwide. 2025 Global Overview Total number of individuals reached in-person in 2025: 2,804 individuals These numbers reflect only direct, in-person participants, not […]