ECDC issues unified EU-wide hepatitis B and C screening guidelines for blood and tissue donations
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued new unified screening guidelines for hepatitis B and C viruses in donated blood, tissues, cells, and other substances of human origin (SoHO) across the EU/EEA. These guidelines replace outdated, decades-old legislation that led to inconsistent testing practices across member states. Based on Regulation (EU) 2024/1938, the new standards aim to create a modern, uniform safety net for recipients of donor materials, including those undergoing medically assisted reproduction, ensuring consistent protection against communicable disease transmission throughout Europe.
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bskyECDC issues unified EU-wide hepatitis B and C screening guidelines for blood and tissue donationsecdc.europa.euKey quotes
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Previously, safety standards were governed by decades-old legislation, which led to outdated and varying testing practices and protocols across the European Union and European Economics Area (EU/EEA).
By replacing these, ECDC is creating a modern and uniform safety net for all citizens receiving donor materials, updating the rules and transl
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