The second report of the Advisory Group on Testing for the presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen recommended a change in the method of testing for HBsAg . Read more about The second report of the Advisory Group on Testing for the presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen recommended a change in the method of testing for HBsAg .
A first report of the Advisory Group on Testing for Australia (Hepatitis - Associated) Antigen and its Antibody was produced. Read more about A first report of the Advisory Group on Testing for Australia (Hepatitis - Associated) Antigen and its Antibody was produced.
At a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, it was noted that both DHSS and HSE "would like some guidance from ACDP and hopefully a Working Group set up to look into, and report on" the problem of handling cases/suspected cases of AIDS. Read more about At a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, it was noted that both DHSS and HSE "would like some guidance from ACDP and hopefully a Working Group set up to look into, and report on" the problem of handling cases/suspected cases of AIDS.
At a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, the Chair explained that NANBH viruses "had a more serious effect than hepatitis A, in fact nearly as serious as Hepatitis B". Read more about At a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, the Chair explained that NANBH viruses "had a more serious effect than hepatitis A, in fact nearly as serious as Hepatitis B".
Minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens show that the terms of reference of a Working Group focusing on the handling of material from AIDS patients did not include blood products because "the Blood Transfusion Service AIDS Working Party had a study of blood products well under way" and "the Committee was not equipped to do a detailed study of blood products since members did not have the know-how." Read more about Minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens show that the terms of reference of a Working Group focusing on the handling of material from AIDS patients did not include blood products because "the Blood Transfusion Service AIDS Working Party had a study of blood products well under way" and "the Committee was not equipped to do a detailed study of blood products since members did not have the know-how."
The Department of Health sought further advice from the Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia Hepatitis Associated Antigen and its Antibody on their report produced in July 1971 following consultations with a number of interested bodies and organisations. Read more about The Department of Health sought further advice from the Advisory Group on Testing for the Presence of Australia Hepatitis Associated Antigen and its Antibody on their report produced in July 1971 following consultations with a number of interested bodies and organisations.
Discussions took place between the Health Ministers of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland regarding a public education campaign and measures to limit the spread of HIV. Read more about Discussions took place between the Health Ministers of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland regarding a public education campaign and measures to limit the spread of HIV.
The Welsh Office first considered the risk of infection from AIDS following a briefing provided by the DHSS. Read more about The Welsh Office first considered the risk of infection from AIDS following a briefing provided by the DHSS.
J Evans wrote to Jayant Desai regarding the haemophilia/HIV litigation, indicating that there was no independent Welsh Office action concerning the hepatitis risk. Read more about J Evans wrote to Jayant Desai regarding the haemophilia/HIV litigation, indicating that there was no independent Welsh Office action concerning the hepatitis risk.
An appendix to a letter from A J Beale Solicitors to Jayant Desai set out the legal framework of the health service in Wales. Read more about An appendix to a letter from A J Beale Solicitors to Jayant Desai set out the legal framework of the health service in Wales.