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Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) legislation
EHA’s involvementEHA has been involved in both the evaluation and subsequent revision of the EU legislation on human blood and blood components. The evaluation of these rules, which dated back to 2002, began in 2016.
Read moreEHA Statement on COVID-19
The European Hematology Association (EHA) closely monitors the latest developments on the spreading of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read moreEU Calls for proposal 2021
Introduction
Spurred by COVID-19 and rising challenges to the financial sustainability of Europe’s health systems, a flurry of new EU policies and programs in health has sprung up since last year.
The past and future of the EU Blood, Tissues and Cells legislation
Photo credit: Ineke Oostveen
Blood, tissues and cells (BTC) are used in medicine and in hematology on a daily basis.
EHA in EU-funded project on voluntary plasma collection capacity in Europe
EHA to participate in an EU-funded project on “Strengthening voluntary non-remunerated plasma collection capacity in Europe” (SUPPLY)
Context: Plasma shortage
Plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs) are used to treat a variety of rare, chronic, and potentially life-threatening conditions including immune deficiencies, immune-mediated peripheral…