The recent announcement of the production of the incorrectly named synthetic embryo has raised doubts and controversies to which the National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences (CNECV) Portugal seeks to respond with its reflection on Human Embryo Models, pointing out some relevant ethical aspects.
Know More...The CNECV adopted on its own initiative, on 20 December 2021, a Position Statement on the ethical considerations regarding the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 of children between 5 and 11 years of age. Public health measures have a strong ethical dimension, even more so in a pandemic context and involving particularly vulnerable segments of the population, such as minors. In this sense, the rigorous identification of the ethical principles involved, their correct interpretation and their application to reality are vital.
Know More...The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unparalleled global health challenge. Ethical decision-making should appropriately guide the implementation of socially sustainable measures. Cooperation and solidarity, integrity and respect for vulnerability are called for at different levels and with different expressions.
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