Strengthening Vigilance in the field of Substances of Human Origin across the EU
by Alessandro Nanni Costa, Director General, Italian National Transplant Centre and Giancarlo Liumbruno, Director General, Italian National Blood Centre
Millions of EU citizens owe their survival or quality of life to blood transfusions, to the transplantation of organs, tissues and cells such as bone marrow or corneas, or to the use of donated gametes for assisted reproduction, all made possible by the generous donations made by others. While these benefits are widely acknowledged, professionals in the field of substances of human origin are also conscious of the importance of ensuring that any risks associated with the clinical use of these substances are minimised and monitored. Since 2002, the EU has regulated this field through a series of directives aimed
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