Several children with hemophilia have told TOLOnews that there is a pressing need for more accessible treatment options for this condition in the country.

Five-year-old Omar has suffered from hemophilia, or a deficiency of white blood cells, since he was eight months old. For the past two years, Omar’s family has been visiting the central blood bank for his treatment.

Omar told a TOLOnews reporter, “I got sick at eight months old, and I’ve come here for treatment.”

Kamran, another young patient, said, “I am from Ghorband, and it’s far. When I come to this hospital, they help me and give me blood.”

Hayat-ur-Rahman, a caregiver, said, “My request to the public and doctors is to take proper care of patients.”