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SHOCKING: 6 - What They Never Told You

GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims

Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware

The Independent UK

NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims

People will be asked about their blood transfusion history before 1996 when they register with a GP.

The Independent UK

Nothing can ‘put right’ infected blood delay damage, minister says

More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, after receiving contaminated blood.

Evening Standard

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Hepatitis A is spreading rapidly in the Czech Republic with 6 deaths so far. Here’s what we know

The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.

Euronews

‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

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We will have justice – infected blood victims speak out as inquiry reopens

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Infected blood victims ‘scared they won’t live to see compensation’

It comes amid growing disquiet among affected groups about the compensation scheme.

Evening Standard

European countries are falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, health authorities warn

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

Euronews

Prison needle programs could save double what they cost – our new modelling shows how

Needle and syringe programs are a proven public health intervention that provide free, sterile injecting equipment to people who use drugs. By reducing needle sharing, these programs help prevent the spread of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C and HIV and minimise life-threatening bacterial infections.

The Conversation

What is hepatitis B, the virus at the centre of the recent hospital infection alert?

News that a health worker at a Sydney hospital’s birth unit was infectious with hepatitis B for more than a decade has led to a health alert for mothers and babies.

The Conversation

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

Clients of a beauty clinic might have contracted hepatitis or HIV after widespread issues were uncovered by health authorities.

AAP

Customers urged to test for HIV and blood-borne viruses after Sydney beauty clinic searched

‘Highly concerning’ infection-control practices, including use of veterinary equipment, discovered by NSW HCCC at Ketthip Beauty Clinic

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Former Treloar pupils claim school ‘failed’ them amid compensation battle

Richard Warwick, Gary Webster, Steve Nicholls and Adrian Goodyear all attended the Lord Mayor Treloar School and College in Hampshire.

International Business Times

Live Love Life Has Carved Out A Holistic Approach To Healthcare And Safety For Those Suffering From Acquired Diseases

Live Love Life is a tax-exempt nonprofit that provides vital healthcare, education, and support to individuals battling HIV, hepatitis C, and other acquired diseases.

Top News

GOP Senators Clash Over Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation

GOP Senators debate hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, highlighting importance of vaccination to prevent chronic liver disease.

Dynamite News

Pakistan has highest number of hepatitis C cases in world: Pak PM's aide

While addressing participants of a seminar organised by the Health Foundation on hepatitis elimination, he said, "This places us at the heart of the global effort to eliminate this disease." Read further on Dynamite News:

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The biohackers who make DIY insulin

Why pay $84,000 for a hepatitis C drug when you can make it at home? But such DIY chemistry raises safety concerns

International Business Times UK

Worker Reveals Shocking Reason Why Women Should Check The Toilet Paper When in Walmart Washrooms

Walmart employee warns women about IV drug users cleaning needles in toilet paper rolls, sparking public health concerns and fear.

International Business Times

Mexican Restaurant Chain Chi-Chi's To Return 20 Years After Deadly Hepatitis Outbreak Sunk Brand

Michael McDermott, the son of one of the original founders, struck a deal with Hormel Foods to use the name.

The Independent UK

Chi-Chi’s Mexican chain set to return 20 years after last restaurant closed

Chi-Chi’s Mexican chain restaurants are expected to reopen in 2025, two decades after a hepatitis A outbreak led to its bankruptcy filing

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer announces funding for A&E testing as he marks World Aids Day

The Prime Minister has pledged £27 million to expand the emergency department testing programme.

The Times of India

One-fourth of deaths in Delhi mainly due to these two diseases: Govt report

A government report has shed light on the major causes of death in the national capital. As per the report, diseases of the respiratory system is one of the nine causes of deaths in Delhi NCR and is accountable for 10% of the deaths. Infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera,…

The Guardian - AU

NSW Health issues public alert over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Clients of now closed Fresh Cosmetic Clinic warned to get tested after possible exposure to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV

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