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<p>The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has advised that, as set out in Guidance Note 33 of the Authority’s code of practice, centres carrying out mitochondrial donation are required to have documented processes in place setting out how the health of children born from mitochondrial donation will be followed up. A copy of Guidance Note 33 is attached.</p><p> </p><p>If the centre becomes aware that any child born as a result of mitochondrial donation has a mitochondrial disease, birth defect, genetic abnormality or if there has been any other adverse outcome, the centre must report this to the HFEA in accordance with the adverse incidents requirements set out in Guidance Note 27 of the code of practice. A copy of Guidance Note 27 is attached.</p> |