Norma Guy suggested that the Haemophilia Society should be seen to be actively dealing with hepatitis, otherwise other groups would approach the press themselves. Read more about Norma Guy suggested that the Haemophilia Society should be seen to be actively dealing with hepatitis, otherwise other groups would approach the press themselves.
The Haemophilia Society wrote to Professor Bloom enclosing a copy of the provisional opinion regarding the legal case for compensation for people with haemophilia. Read more about The Haemophilia Society wrote to Professor Bloom enclosing a copy of the provisional opinion regarding the legal case for compensation for people with haemophilia.
Haemophilia Society committee members attended the First International Conference on Haemophilia held in Bonn, Germany. Read more about Haemophilia Society committee members attended the First International Conference on Haemophilia held in Bonn, Germany.
Dr Jones made a statement following the World in Action documentary. Dr Jones set out "the facts", including an explanation of the "theoretical risk of virus transmission" increasing from 3 to 1 in fresh frozen plasma to between 500 to 1 and 3000 to 1 for AHG concentrate, and to state that "Of course the actual risk will be much lower than these figures suggest as only a very small proportion of donors may carry the virus". Read more about Dr Jones made a statement following the World in Action documentary. Dr Jones set out "the facts", including an explanation of the "theoretical risk of virus transmission" increasing from 3 to 1 in fresh frozen plasma to between 500 to 1 and 3000 to 1 for AHG concentrate, and to state that "Of course the actual risk will be much lower than these figures suggest as only a very small proportion of donors may carry the virus".
Dr Jones provided an update on Hepatitis in the Haemophilia Society Newsletter. He stated that there was "no increase in the death rate from liver failure" and that whilst risks remained, they were "probably of less consequence than might be suggested by the literature". Read more about Dr Jones provided an update on Hepatitis in the Haemophilia Society Newsletter. He stated that there was "no increase in the death rate from liver failure" and that whilst risks remained, they were "probably of less consequence than might be suggested by the literature".
A Haemophilia Society Press Release stated that they were not planning to seek compensation from the Government and their priority was to ensure help and support for those with Hepatitis C. Read more about A Haemophilia Society Press Release stated that they were not planning to seek compensation from the Government and their priority was to ensure help and support for those with Hepatitis C.
The Haemophilia Society asked to be assured that there would be no ban on importing foreign blood products. Read more about The Haemophilia Society asked to be assured that there would be no ban on importing foreign blood products.
In a paper prepared by the Haemophilia Society for the meeting of the Blood Products Sub-Committee, it was asked whether self-sufficiency was still the Department's policy. Read more about In a paper prepared by the Haemophilia Society for the meeting of the Blood Products Sub-Committee, it was asked whether self-sufficiency was still the Department's policy.
A council meeting of the Haemophilia Society discussed AIDS as agenda item one. They were urging the Government to import supplies of heat-treated products, irrespective of cost. Read more about A council meeting of the Haemophilia Society discussed AIDS as agenda item one. They were urging the Government to import supplies of heat-treated products, irrespective of cost.
At the meeting of the council of the Haemophilia Society, the chairman "reported that Professor Bloom had given a most helpful introduction to AIDS, outlining its background and the present situation in the United Kingdom. Those present were unanimous in their appreciation to Professor Bloom, Dr. Rizza and Dr. Aronstam for a most useful and informative session which had helped to allay many fears created by the media." Read more about At the meeting of the council of the Haemophilia Society, the chairman "reported that Professor Bloom had given a most helpful introduction to AIDS, outlining its background and the present situation in the United Kingdom. Those present were unanimous in their appreciation to Professor Bloom, Dr. Rizza and Dr. Aronstam for a most useful and informative session which had helped to allay many fears created by the media."