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Issue 26,
20 November 2008
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Organ donation and transplantation – a European approach
By Rafael Matesanz, Director of the National Transplant Organisation (ONT), Spain
Transplantation techniques are saving thousand of lives all over the world every year. For many patients, they represent the only hope for salvation or the only opportunity to improve significantly their quality of life. The great paradox, however, is the fact that no fewer than 12 European citizens die every day because not enough organs are available for transplant. Furthermore, the differences in organ availability are greater than 10:1 between the various EU member countries. There are also marked differences in the levels of quality and safety of the treatment provided.
These are the reasons why EU has begun drafting a directive focused on quality and safety aspects of organ transplantation. The aim is to provide the best possible treatment to all EU citizens. Furthermore, an Action Plan is being developed to improve organ availability by implementing more effective transplant organisation, professional training programmes and adequate operative standards. This should enable EU member countries to share best practices in the field with each other.
These two initiatives should ensure that all EU citizens have the best chance of receiving this type of treatment with a high level of quality. It deserves strong support because many lives can be saved.
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"Promoting a Sustainable Workforce for Health in Europe": subscribe to the Conference to launch the Green Paper
DG Health and Consumers is organising a conference in order to launch formally the publication of the Green Paper on the EU Workforce for Health and to promote the consultation exercise. This is an initiative of the Europe for Patients campaign. You can register for this conference on the link below.
"Promoting a Sustainable Workforce for Health in Europe": subscribe to the Conference to launch the Green Paper
DG Health and Consumers is organising a conference in order to launch formally the publication of the Green Paper on the EU Workforce for Health and to promote the consultation exercise. This is an initiative of the Europe for Patients campaign. You can register for this conference on the link below.
New JRC Newsletter: all about the EC research activities
The JRC Newsletter is a monthly publication intended to provide JRC customers, stakeholders and other interested parties with an overview of recent highlights from the JRC's scientific achievements, policy support, contributions to events and other news. You can subscribe to an email alert about new issues of the newsletter.
New JRC Newsletter: all about the EC research activities
The JRC Newsletter is a monthly publication intended to provide JRC customers, stakeholders and other interested parties with an overview of recent highlights from the JRC's scientific achievements, policy support, contributions to events and other news. You can subscribe to an email alert about new issues of the newsletter.
Annual report 2008 from the EU drugs agency
The annual report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) on the drugs phenomenon in Europe in 2008 confirms the need to bring society together to form a European alliance to tackle the issue of drugs.
Annual report 2008 from the EU drugs agency
The annual report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) on the drugs phenomenon in Europe in 2008 confirms the need to bring society together to form a European alliance to tackle the issue of drugs.
New Co-operation Agreement Signed: Between the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
A Co-operation Agreement signed in Brussels today (10 November) will advance scientific co-operation and the development of international standards in the fields of food and feed safety.
New Co-operation Agreement Signed: Between the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
A Co-operation Agreement signed in Brussels today (10 November) will advance scientific co-operation and the development of international standards in the fields of food and feed safety.
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Germany
DART - German antibiotic resistance strategy agreed on
This strategy aims to tackle the problem of growing antibiotic resistance. The targets and actions include further development of surveillance systems, training of health workers and measures in the field of stock breeding.
Belgium
Beldonor.be – unit of Belgium's Federal Service (SPF) for Public Health promoting awareness of organ donation
The website www.beldonor.be is a central point of Belgium's efforts during European Day for Organ Donation. Visit the site for everything you need to know about organ and tissue donation.
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A new directive to improve the safety of toys
The EP Internal Market Committee has adopted a report aimed at making toys safer.
A new directive to improve the safety of toys
The EP Internal Market Committee has adopted a report aimed at making toys safer.
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The politics of health policy making at EU level ( 27-28 November 2008)
EPF and VALUE+ organize in Vilnius a seminar for patients' leaders from the Baltic and neighbouring countries. The purpose is to build knowledge and know-how on working at EU level and explore initial findings from the VALUE + project.
9th Ministerial Week of the Global Health Security Initiative hosted by the European Commission (1- 5 December 2008)
The Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) is an informal, international partnership among like-minded countries to strengthen health preparedness and response globally to health security threats of biological, chemical, radio-nuclear terrorism (CBRN) and pandemic influenza.
Conference to launch the Green Paper on the EU Workforce for Health : "Promoting a Sustainable Workforce for Health in Europe" (10 December 2008)
DG Health and Consumers is organising a conference in order to launch formally the publication of the Green Paper on the EU Workforce for Health and to promote the consultation exercise. This is an initiative of the Europe for Patients campaign.
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Annual Report of 2007 of the Eurotransplant International Foundation
The objective of this report is to be accountable for the activities and initiatives that were undertaken in 2007 in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Slovenia towards the internal and external stakeholders of the Foundation
Annual Report of 2007 of the Eurotransplant International Foundation
The objective of this report is to be accountable for the activities and initiatives that were undertaken in 2007 in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Slovenia towards the internal and external stakeholders of the Foundation
Caring for people with chronic conditions: A health system perspective
This book synthesises the evidence on what we know works (or does not) in different circumstances, and addresses the prerequisites for effective policies and management of chronic disease.
Caring for people with chronic conditions: A health system perspective
This book synthesises the evidence on what we know works (or does not) in different circumstances, and addresses the prerequisites for effective policies and management of chronic disease.
New book on health technology assessment
This book has been produced as a collaboration between the EUnetHTA Project and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies with the aim of reviewing the relationship between HTA and policy-making from different perspectives, with a special focus on Europe.
New book on health technology assessment
This book has been produced as a collaboration between the EUnetHTA Project and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies with the aim of reviewing the relationship between HTA and policy-making from different perspectives, with a special focus on Europe.
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How environmental protection improves health: videos to raise awareness
Ten short video clips were made during the one-day climate change conference in Brussels on 24 June 2008. The Health and Environment Alliance co-organised this conference on "Climate change and the challenges for public health: engaging the regions". The target audience is policy makers, health and medical professionals.
How environmental protection improves health: videos to raise awareness
Ten short video clips were made during the one-day climate change conference in Brussels on 24 June 2008. The Health and Environment Alliance co-organised this conference on "Climate change and the challenges for public health: engaging the regions". The target audience is policy makers, health and medical professionals.
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Organ donation and transplantation: a European approach
Activities at EU level
Health-EU -
Quality Assurance
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Patient Safety
European Commission – Health and Food Safety
Health-EU -
Rare Diseases
Rare Diseases
Health-EU -
Research
Research
Europe for Patients - Policies and actions
News
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou addresses 10th European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation
EU Health Commissioner, Ms. Androulla Vassiliou addressed participants at the 10th European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation in a video message.
The EU initiatives on organ donation and transplantation are explained on the DG Health and Consumers webpage
Other interesting links
EDQM - European Directorate for quality of Medicines and HealthCare
Eurotransplant International Foundation
ESOT - European society of organ transplantation
EUROCET – European Registry for Organs, Tissues and Cells
Scandiatransplant
EURORDIS - European Organization for Rare Disorders
CEAPIR - European Kidney Patients Federation
WHO - Transplantation
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