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• Title: Stem Cell Research--the Regulatory Framework in South Africa (Forum) (Report)
• Author : South African Journal of Bioethics and Law
• Release Date : January 01, 2011
• Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
• Pages : * pages
• Size : 255 KB

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The medical industry has, over the past couple of decades, seen remarkable development in the use of stem cells for therapeutic and research purposes. That is despite opposition from various radical groups,* who argue, specifically in relation to the use of embryonic stem cells, that the use of such stem cells involves the creation, use and destruction of human embryos which is unethical and tantamount to murder. (1) Despite the opposition against stem cell research and use, there is no doubt that cell-based therapy has the potential to positively change the medical industry as we know it. However, stem cell research and use must be conducted in a properly regulated framework and controlled environment to ensure patient safety. Unfortunately, this is currently lacking in South Africa. Chapter 8 of the National Health Act, (2) which deals with the 'Control of use of blood, blood products, tissue and gametes in humans', is not yet in operation despite the National Health Act having been promulgated more than 8 years ago. This means that we have to rely on the provisions of the Human Tissues Act, (3) which are for the most part outdated in so far as the regulation of recent developments in stem cell research is concerned.

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