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Issue 80,
24 November 2011
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Organ donation: initiatives of the European Committee on Organ Transplantation (CD-P-TO)
Per Pfeffer, Chairperson CD-P-TO
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM, an organ of the Council of Europe) – via the European Committee on Organ Transplantation (CD-P-TO) – actively promotes non-commercial organ donation, the fight against organ trafficking and the development of ethical, quality and safety standards for organ, tissue and cell transplantation.
EDQM's activities include publishing reports (e.g. Transplant Newsletter), surveys and Committee of Ministers recommendations and resolutions, as well as collecting data internationally. It also publishes and regularly updates the Guide to Safety and Quality Assurance for the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells. The Council of Europe also has a cooperation agreement with the European Commission to regularly collaborate in this area.
Since 1998, the Council of Europe has organised European Organ Donation Day, which promotes organ donation and transplantation and raises awareness in a different EU country each year. As a result of this experience, with EU funding, the project Developing Guidelines for the Organization of European Donation Day has produced recommendations for the organisation of such an event and statistical research to measure its awareness-raising potential.
The Council of Europe is also deeply involved in the development of organ transplantation in the countries of the Black Sea Area (BSA). Efforts have been mainly directed towards the establishment of effective legislative frameworks and national transplant authorities and programmes. The recently launched BSA Project will start a long-term regional cooperation in the area in order to structure, develop and strengthen activities and programmes related to donation and transplantation.
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Have your say about the Commission Public Health website
Until 9 December 2011, you can participate in a 10 question online survey.
Have your say about the Commission Public Health website
Until 9 December 2011, you can participate in a 10 question online survey.
"Ex-smokers are unstoppable" – Athens marathon, 12-13 November 2011
Photos of the event organised with the help of the EU anti-tobacco campaign.
"Ex-smokers are unstoppable" – Athens marathon, 12-13 November 2011
Photos of the event organised with the help of the EU anti-tobacco campaign.
European Antibiotic Awareness Day: new EU plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance
On 17 November, the European Commission presented a new strategy addressing all sources of antimicrobial resistance and their potential impacts.
European Antibiotic Awareness Day: new EU plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance
On 17 November, the European Commission presented a new strategy addressing all sources of antimicrobial resistance and their potential impacts.
Launch of European portal for action on health inequalities
The new website, created by the Equity Action partnership, provides information on health inequalities at EU, national and regional levels, social determinants of health and health in all policies.
Launch of European portal for action on health inequalities
The new website, created by the Equity Action partnership, provides information on health inequalities at EU, national and regional levels, social determinants of health and health in all policies.
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – 3rd Steering Group meeting
The Strategic Implementation Plan was adopted on 7 November 2011.
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – 3rd Steering Group meeting
The Strategic Implementation Plan was adopted on 7 November 2011.
High level meeting of the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action – Flash report available
For the first time Member States were represented at senior level, in addition to regular CNAPA members.
High level meeting of the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action – Flash report available
For the first time Member States were represented at senior level, in addition to regular CNAPA members.
International scientific conference on electromagnetic fields and health – conclusions
At this Brussels conference (16-17 Nov.), scientists from across the globe discussed the latest evidence concerning electromagnetic fields and health.
International scientific conference on electromagnetic fields and health – conclusions
At this Brussels conference (16-17 Nov.), scientists from across the globe discussed the latest evidence concerning electromagnetic fields and health.
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United Kingdom
UK publishes Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Strategy 2011
The document sets out a clear framework to help planners working in the competent authorities to ensure an effective response to a flu pandemic.
Belgium
Medication isn't candy
Awareness campaign to remind the public that medications can become ineffective and even dangerous when taken without a doctor's advice or without following the instructions.
Spain
New prevention and education campaign to discourage underage drinking
The goal is to raise awareness among 13-18-year-olds and educators of the serious risks associated with alcohol use at an early age.
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EU move to save 100s of lives annually by reducing cigarette-ignited fires
Cigarettes left unattended are one of the leading causes of fatal fires in Europe. Evidence shows that the number of fatalities can be reduced by over 40% with the introduction of 'Reduced Ignition Propensity' (RIP) cigarettes.
New legislation to make the use of additives in the EU safer and more transparent
The use of additives in food will soon become even safer and more transparent than it currently is thanks to two pieces of legislation adopted by the European Commission.
EU Budget 2014-2020: Commission unveils new and ambitious Health and Consumer Programmes
The European Commission adopted proposals for the new Health for Growth and Consumer Programmes, which aim to foster a Europe of healthy, active, informed and empowered citizens who can contribute to economic growth.
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ECDC annual meeting on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections (Warsaw, 23-25 November 2011)
The meeting addresses microbiological issues and cross-cutting issues relating to the two networks monitoring these areas.
High-level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health – joint meeting (Brussels, 29 November 2011)
The high-level group of representatives from all EU countries meets 3 4 times a year to discuss issues linked to the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-Related Health Issues.
World AIDS Day (1 December 2011)
This event brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the disease.
Inequalities in Europe and future of the welfare state – high-level conference (Brussels, 5-6 December 2011)
The conference is in line with the focus of the EU's Europe 2020 strategy on inclusive growth, particularly on sharing the benefits of growth widely.
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EMCDDA annual report 2011
The EU drug agency's report provides the latest data and commentary on the drug situation across the 27 EU Member States, Croatia, Turkey and Norway.
EMCDDA annual report 2011
The EU drug agency's report provides the latest data and commentary on the drug situation across the 27 EU Member States, Croatia, Turkey and Norway.
ECDC annual epidemiological report 2011
An annual picture of the state of infectious diseases in Europe and an analysis of threats detected in 2010.
ECDC annual epidemiological report 2011
An annual picture of the state of infectious diseases in Europe and an analysis of threats detected in 2010.
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Organ donation: initiatives by the European Committee on Organ Transplantation (CD-P-TO)
Activities at EU level
Health-EU – Patient Safety
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health-EU – Quality Assurance
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health-EU – Rare diseases
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health-EU – Research
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Europe for patients – Organ donation and transplantation
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Public Health – Blood, tissues and organs
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
EU Health Prize for journalists – Articles
"Love dwells in the kidney" by Lucie Hášová Truhelková, 2nd place in 2010 health prize for journalists, Czech Republic national winner 2010
"Organ donors" – the ironic nickname sometimes given to motorcyclists who perform daredevil manoeuvres on the roads…
"Blood sister" by Audrė Srėbalienė, national nominee 2009 for Lithuania
Spouse? Haematologist? Psychologist? Donor? Which one is the most important for someone who’s just found out they have blood cancer?
Read more articles by the national winners of the EU prize for journalists
Health Programme Projects
MODE – Mutual Organ Donation and Transplantation Exchanges
MODE seeks to improve the organisation of transplantation systems through the exchange of best practices, complementing national policies in this field through cross-border cooperation.
ODEQUS – European Quality System indicators and methodology on organ donation
This project aims at creating useful evaluation tools to increase the efficiency of organ donation in all European countries.
ELPAT: Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects: expanding the European platform
ELPAT is seeking to expand its platform towards new EU countries, candidate countries and other Eastern European countries and foster improvement in donation policy and practice there and elsewhere.
Other interesting links
Council of Europe
EDQM – European Directorate for Quality of Medicines and Healthcare
Eurotransplant
Scandiatransplant
ESOT – European society of organ transplantation
ETCO – European Transplant Coordinators Organization
WHO – Transplantation
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