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Infected blood scandal inquiry: Betrayal, lies and chilling cover-up as Rishi Sunak describes ‘day of shame’

‘Decades-long moral failure at the heart of our national life,’ says prime minister Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

Infected blood scandal involved 'pervasive' cover up, inquiry finds

Children were used as “objects for research” while the risks of contracting hepatitis and HIV were ignored at a specialist school where boys…

The National (Scotland)

‘Suffering that is hard to comprehend’: key takeaways from UK infected blood report

Scandal was completely avoidable, with government and NHS colluding to cover up risk to patients

The Guardian - UK

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UK infected blood scandal made worse by ‘chilling’ cover-up, inquiry finds

Thousands of deaths could have been avoided, final report on infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C concludes

The Guardian - UK

Infected Blood Scandal victims: Survivor’s guilt, anger and the decades-long fight for justice

Some 3,000 people have died and others left with lifelong health complications after being infected with viruses including hepatitis C and HIV

The Independent UK

Infected Blood Scandal: What are the symptoms and treatments for the deadly virus hepatitis?

Hepatitis B and C affect around 500 million people around the world, causing 1.5 million deaths every year

The Independent UK

What is the infected blood scandal? Everything you need to know ahead of milestone report

The long-awaited final report will be published by the Infected Blood Inquiry today

The Independent UK

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Monday briefing: The history of the contaminated blood scandal; Iranian president confirmed dead

In today’s newsletter: After years of failure to recognise how badly the victims were treated, their stories are finally being heard. But is it enough for the families who have fought for years?

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood inquiry to publish final report in seismic moment for victims

Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 years

The Guardian - UK

Contaminated blood scandal victims living with ‘survivor’s guilt’ as thousands of lives still ‘blighted’

The Infected Blood Inquiry publishes its report on Monday

The Independent UK

Campaigners say 'fight is not over' as they prepare for publication of infected blood scandal report

Hundreds of those affected by the scandal gathered at Westminster to mark the end of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Evening Standard

Hepatitis A case reported at Beverly Hills Whole Foods

Customers who purchased products from the seafood counter section between 20 April and 13 May should seek a hepatitis A vaccine, public health department says

The Independent UK

Hepatitis A advisory issued by health department in Kerala

The Hindu

Infected blood scandal – what you need to know

The infected blood scandal has been hailed the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. Over 3,000 people have died as a result of receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and it is estimated that an infected person still dies every four days.

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‘They call us the fatherless ones’: the trauma of families devastated by the infected blood scandal will last for generations

On the day of her uncle’s funeral in 1995, Jane’s life changed forever.* That was when she found out her uncle Edward, a person with haemophilia, had been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the treatment he was taking for his condition.

The Hindu

Kerala braces for yet another season of infectious diseases

Kerala Health Minister warns of peak in infectious diseases, urges preparedness and precautions to prevent loss of lives.

The Conversation

Chad hepatitis E outbreak: how the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood scandal: women with hepatitis C ‘dismissed’ by doctors

Medical problems blamed on weight, motherhood, menopause or teenage mood swings, say women

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The Hindu

Fresh warning against hepatitis in Malappuram

Health authorities issue warning against hepatitis spread, advise caution on water safety and sanitation practices to prevent transmission.

The Guardian - UK

‘Why must I be a doctor, solicitor and detective?’: lost records block compensation for infected blood victims

Claimants who can’t access medical information face battle for payments in biggest treatment disaster in NHS history

The Hindu

Kerala Health department urges vigilance after viral hepatitis death in Malappuram district

Kerala man dies from viral hepatitis, prompting health department to issue warning against the disease outbreak.

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood inquiry: study that said risk was seen as ‘tolerable’ omitted patient death

Exclusive: 2003 study was cited as evidence that risks of hepatitis C could not have been foreseen at the time

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s

Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses

The Guardian - UK

‘Plasma was called liquid gold’: the true story of the UK infected blood scandal

Documents examined by inquiry show officials knew people were being given infected blood products, but sanctioned their use

The Times of India

Hepatitis prevention: Importance of vaccination and safe practices to prevent liver infections

The liver, a vital organ in the human body, performs numerous crucial functions, including detoxification, metabolism, and nutrient storage. However, it is also susceptible to various infections, with hepatitis being a significant concern worldwide. Hepatitis, characterized by inflammation of the liver, can lead to severe health complications if left untreated.…

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