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EHA Congratulates EHA Research Grants 2022 Recipients
The Hague, May 30, 2022 – EHA congratulates eight talented researchers in hematology on their receipt of the EHA Research Grants 2022 after a rigorous selection process.
Read moreThe 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 joins ESMO in calling for EU action on shortages of essential medicines
EHA joins ESMO in calling for EU action on shortages of essential medicines
The European Hematology Association (EHA) has endorsed and signed a collective Call to Action, prepared by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), on shortages of inexpensive, essential…
Hospital pharmacists and regulators lead the way on shortages
EHA welcomes initiatives but calls for more focus on causes
Medicine shortages have a negative impact on the quality and cost of treatments and on patient access to the best possible care.
Sanquin Blood Supply will culture erythrocytes for transfusion purposes
ABO-Rh-D matched transfusions result in alloimmunisation in 3-5% of recipients. Once allo-immunized, it may become very difficult to find appropriate donor erythrocytes, especially when multiple antibodies or rare combinations of antibodies are present.
Read morePosition of EHA on Access to Medicines
There are many factors that compromise patient access to medicine. First and foremost, for a drug to be available, one has to be developed.
International Call to Action to Alleviate Drug Shortages
The common call to action seeks first to raise awareness of shortages of drugs among hematologists.
Read moreMore than science: the European Affairs program at EHA2023
To develop and administer safe, innovative and effective treatments for patients with blood diseases, hematologists need an effective and enabling regulatory environment.
Read moreEHA welcomes European Parliament backing for SoHO legislation
EHA welcomes the European Parliament’s backing for SoHO legislation that puts patient safety and supply sustainability first.
Read moreRevision of the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation
Background on the reformIn April 2023, the European Commission (EC) published two proposals to revise the existing (and outdated) pharmaceutical legislation. This includes legislation on medicines for children and rare diseases.
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