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The February 2018 - Volume 2 - Issue 1 of HemaSphere is now available online

The February 2018 - Volume 2 - Issue 1 of HemaSphere is now available online. HemaSphere is an open access journal, powered by the European Hematology Association and dedicated to support hematology patient care, research and education worldwide.

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Highlights from the SWG

During 2023, the SWG:

Held a joint scientific meeting with the SWG on Myelodysplastic Syndromes and the SWG on Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Commenced work on guidelines for young MPN patients
Delivered a presentation for the American Society of Hematology (ASH) on the database…

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Chairs and members

Chair (2024–2027)
Elizabeth Macintyre, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades et Université Paris, France
Vice-Chair (2024–2027)
Margarita Guenova, National Specialised Hospital for Active Treatment of Haematological Diseases, Belgium
Steering Committee (2024–2027)
Monika Brüggemann, University Hospital Kiel, Germany (ESHLO)
Francesco Buccisano, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy (SWG on Diagnosis…

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Strengthening Resilience and Fostering Collaboration: Ensuring a Transparent and Reliable Supply Chain for Plasma-Derived Products

The issue of immunoglobulin shortages and the importance of enhancing and maintaining plasma supplies have gained significant attention within the policy and regulatory landscape of the European Union.

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EU health policy: limited scope, high ambition

Over the past decades, the European Union (EU) has become more involved in public health policy. A recent study showed that a majority of policymakers even identifies EU health policy as a priority for 2020-20241.

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Other Useful Resources

Latest EMA publications on COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen: update on safety issues
First COVID-19 vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 15 in EU
Insufficient data on use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat COVID-19
EMA issues advice on use of sotrovimab (VIR-7831) for…

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Highlights from the SWG

Joint work with the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD), and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) to produce guidance on antithrombotic treatment in patients with hemophilia.

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Immunoglobulin shortages in the spotlight: EMA, SUPPLY and the SoHO Regulation

EMA executive director Emer Cooke welcoming participants including EHA at the Shortages Workshop, March 1

 

Shortages of immunoglobulins and the need to increase and sustain plasma supplies have moved to the center of the EU policy and regulatory stage.

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From bedside to Brussels: hematology at the forefront of EU health policy

Access is at the heart of EHA's European Affairs work. More specifically, equitable and affordable access to innovative therapies that are of clear added benefit from a clinical, patient, and public health perspective.

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Belgium shares EU health priorities for Council Presidency

On December 8, Belgium held a conference to unveil its program for the upcoming Council of the EU Presidency (website), to start on January 1, 2024.

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