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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.

The Conversation

‘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.

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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 Hindu

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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 Conversation

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

‘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

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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 Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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.…

The Times of India

The Observer view on the infected blood scandal: victims of this cruel experiment deserve justice

Fair redress is long overdue for the trauma inflicted on 30,000 people and their loved ones

The Guardian - UK

UK swapped to fatal US blood products to save money, minutes suggest

Exclusive: contaminated blood campaigners say internal 1976 Immuno AG document proves British government negligence

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India recorded 3.5 crore hepatitis B and C cases in 2022: WHO report

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

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Study finds how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections

Washington Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage, and eradicating the virus remains a daunting challenge. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Know how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections

Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHS testing initiative to eliminate hepatitis C in England by 2025

Liver scanning and portable testing units to be rolled out in communities where people may be at a higher risk

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US Sees Drop In Hepatitis C Infections In 2022

Recent data shows a 6% decline in new hepatitis C infections in the US in 2022, but disparities persist among demographic groups.

The Hindu

Alert against seasonal diseases in summer

Special alert should be sounded against seasonal diseases in summer, including influenza, chicken pox, food and water-borne diseases like hepatitis A and typhoid, the Health department has said.

The Hindu

Hepatitis A outbreaks bring back focus on vaccination in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram faces rising hepatitis A outbreaks, prompting discussion on universal vaccination due to contaminated water and poor hygiene.

Evening Standard

Victims of infected blood scandal call for urgent compensation at Westminster protest

Ministers accused of ‘passing the buck’ on compensation for patients infected with HIV and hepatitis C

The Guardian - UK

South Sudan flooding hampers efforts to contain hepatitis E outbreak

MSF begins vaccine drive against incurable disease, which is spread via dirty water and kills thousands of pregnant women

AAP

HIV-hepatitis project aims to reduce health inequities

A new project focusing on Indigenous-led health initiatives is aiming to help address disproportionate rates of hepatitis and HIV in First Nations communities.

Evening Standard

Contaminated blood scandal: What happened and what are the victims demanding?

Thousands of people were contaminated with HIV and hepatitis C in one of the NHS's worth healthcare disasters

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