An article in The Journal headed Owen's outrage at Failure over Blood noted Lord Owen's concern that officials failed to honour his pledge to Parliament that the UK would achieve self-sufficiency in blood products. Read more about An article in The Journal headed Owen's outrage at Failure over Blood noted Lord Owen's concern that officials failed to honour his pledge to Parliament that the UK would achieve self-sufficiency in blood products.
The Written Statement of Brian O'Mahony outlined the establishment of the Hepatitis C Tribunal and the eligibility criteria for those infected and their dependents. Read more about The Written Statement of Brian O'Mahony outlined the establishment of the Hepatitis C Tribunal and the eligibility criteria for those infected and their dependents.
The judgment in the case of A and Others v National Blood Authority made a number of findings critical of decision-making surrounding Hepatitis C testing. During the course of this litigation Dr John Barbara stated it was vital to balance the concept of maximum safety with the need for continuity of blood supply. Read more about The judgment in the case of A and Others v National Blood Authority made a number of findings critical of decision-making surrounding Hepatitis C testing. During the course of this litigation Dr John Barbara stated it was vital to balance the concept of maximum safety with the need for continuity of blood supply.
The PHLS board minutes confirmed that the ERL had merged with the CDSC and would be headed up by Dr Galbraith. Read more about The PHLS board minutes confirmed that the ERL had merged with the CDSC and would be headed up by Dr Galbraith.
The "British Medical Journal" published an article stating that after the introduction of a control and preventive programme in 1970 there was a sustained decline in the incidence of Hepatitis B in the UK renal units. Read more about The "British Medical Journal" published an article stating that after the introduction of a control and preventive programme in 1970 there was a sustained decline in the incidence of Hepatitis B in the UK renal units.
The Public Health (Infective Jaundice) Regulations 1968 had required Scotland to provide notification of infective jaundice (also known as Weil's disease) since 1932 which was later built upon to include nationwide directives for screening. Read more about The Public Health (Infective Jaundice) Regulations 1968 had required Scotland to provide notification of infective jaundice (also known as Weil's disease) since 1932 which was later built upon to include nationwide directives for screening.
Coordination of communicable disease control administration in Scotland developed independently from England. Read more about Coordination of communicable disease control administration in Scotland developed independently from England.
The CDSU was established in 1969 after the typhoid epidemic and had performed epidemiological surveillance functions similar to the CDSC in England and Wales. Read more about The CDSU was established in 1969 after the typhoid epidemic and had performed epidemiological surveillance functions similar to the CDSC in England and Wales.
The CDSU and the Environmental Health (Scotland) Unit were merged in 1993 to create the Scottish Centre for Infections and Environmental Health. Read more about The CDSU and the Environmental Health (Scotland) Unit were merged in 1993 to create the Scottish Centre for Infections and Environmental Health.
The PHLS board would include individuals from varied backgrounds, including those nominated in conjunction with the Medical Research Council. Read more about The PHLS board would include individuals from varied backgrounds, including those nominated in conjunction with the Medical Research Council.