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No Need to Fear Zika Virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern. It defines it as "an extraordinary event that threatens public health through the international spread of disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response." WHO estimates that up to four million people worldwide could be affected this year. It is linked to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil. It is spread by bites from infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, after which the virus enters the bloodstream.

Those Who Didn't Show Up May Regret It

We are talking about the Friday social evening of the Czech Hemophilia Society and Hemojunior at the Alcron Hotel in Prague. A few dozen participants enjoyed music, good food and drink, pleasant company, and the surprise of a raffle. The Alcron Hotel provided its premises free of charge; it was just a pity that everything had to end by half past eleven, after which peace and quiet was required for the hotel guests. The advance notice mentioned a band led by society member Honza Roušar, and indeed they played, performing a range of genres. Truly for both dancing and listening.

Charity Concert

For the second time, we are joining Society member Honza Rousar in inviting you to a concert whose proceeds will go to our Society. Once again titled "Honza Rousar and Guests," it will take place on March 6 at Malostranska Beseda on Malostranske namesti in Prague. Among those who have accepted the invitation are Hana Robinson, Nada Valova, Eva Dvorakova, Veronika Bergmanova, Petra Svobodova, Vojtech Zavesky, Iby Pop and Stepan Kloucek, Jakub Hubner, Vlasta Horvath with his band, and the revue group Olats Otesoc.

Gala Evening

Dear friends, dear members, allow us to invite you to the 1st Gala Evening of the Czech Hemophilia Society and Hemojunior on 19 February 2016 at the Prague Hotel Alcron Radisson Blu. The programme begins at 6:30 PM, entry to the hall will be possible from 5:45 PM, and we expect to finish at 11:30 PM. The evening will be hosted by Barbora Černošková from Czech Television's sports desk; Honza Roušar and his band will play for dancing and listening, and Veronika Zmijová, a Hemojunior member, will also perform. A tombola will be part of the programme. A buffet, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be provided free of charge to guests.

Registration Is Still Open for the Reconditioning Stay for Adult Haemophilia Patients...

As you have surely noticed in the events plan, this year brings a change of location for the reconditioning stay for adult haemophilia patients. After five years in Lednice, we decided to look for a new location, even though we were very satisfied with the current one. The change involves not only the choice of town but also the fact that for the first time we will not be in a spa town.

Summer Haemophilia Camp 2016

The camp is still more than half a year away, but we are already bringing you the first more specific information and registration instructions. We have already announced the camp dates -- this time it will take place from 2 to 16 July 2016 at the Zubří Recreation Centre in the Vysočina Highlands. You can mark these two weeks in your diaries and look forward to them.

Christmas again and another New Year

It is customary for people to wish each other only the very best during this time of year. The association Council joins in, wishing all the best to all members, their families, and other supporters. We have behind us a year in which we continued our efforts to contribute as much as possible to all those in need, striving for a pleasant and peaceful life, striving to pass on as many useful tips and insights as possible, and striving to best represent the interests of our members. Much was achieved, but some things, despite all efforts, were not – such is life. Please believe that we did our utmost and that the Council sincerely tried to do its best.

Minutes of the CSH Council Correspondence Meeting

To expedite the process, the Council resorted to a correspondence exchange of opinions and voting via the internet. Participants: M. Bohůn, V. Dolejš, P. Grim, J. Kalábová, M. Skořepa, V. Tóth. Did not participate: N. Zidkova. The correspondence took place on 17 and 18 December 2015.

Poděbrady Is Not Just for the Heart

It also serves others, for example the organisers of the Hemophilia Days. These have already become a tradition, but until now they had always taken place in Prague, apart from one edition held in Vráž u Písku. A change of venue does not mean a change of programme, however, and once again it was bursting with variety. Specialists from many professions gathered, naturally from the healthcare sector. The topics are aimed primarily at specialists from treatment centres, where they learn about the latest developments from around the world over the past period. This time there was no absolutely groundbreaking novelty - the same is true worldwide - but many arguments were deepened and supported by Czech studies and programmes. Nevertheless, foreign guests also attended and shared findings from their countries.