by Collectif | 2 Sep, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
Following the recent decision by India and Thailand to strictly limit access to surrogacy, Nepal has become thefavourite destination for families seeking to have children. According to a spokesperson from the Nepalese Supreme Court, “There is currently no...
by Collectif | 2 Sep, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
Israel’s health ministry has authorised the Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem to launch a phase I clinical trial using human embryo stem cells (hESC) in an attempt to treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Scientists want to implant retina cells...
by Collectif | 2 Sep, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
In June 2015, with 62%, the Swiss nation voted in favour of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD ) (See Gènéthique 15.06.2015) et Gènéthique informs you 09.06.2015). The Swiss Evangelical Party, which spearheads the interparty committee opposing pre-implantation...
by Collectif | 1 Sep, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
In a letter, now in the public domain, that was sent to the organiser of the “Jubilee of Mercy” to be celebrated between 8 December 2015 and 20 November 2016, the Holy Father announced yesterday that he would grant priests permission to absolve the sin of abortion...
by Collectif | 1 Sep, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
On 10 September 2015, the Quebec Collège des Médecins will publish its first guide for physicians on the topic of assisted suicide. This publication follows on from draft law 52 adopted by Parliament on 10 June 2014 (See Gènéthique 10.06.2014). In December, Quebec...