A decades-long scandal infecting 30000 and killing 3000 victims unfolds with apologies and compensation in the UK. Read more!
The infected blood scandal that rocked the UK healthcare system is finally receiving the attention it deserves. In a shocking revelation, it was disclosed that more than 30,000 NHS patients were given contaminated blood transfusions or treatments in the 1970s and early 1990s. The impact was catastrophic, with 3000 deaths reported as a result of this negligence. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's heartfelt apology to the victims marked a pivotal moment in acknowledging the grave errors that occurred.
In a significant development, victims of the infected blood scandal are set to receive final compensation after years of struggle. The compensation plan comes after a damning report exposed the unacceptable risks patients were subjected to by civil servants and doctors. This marks a crucial step towards rectifying the injustices faced by those affected by the scandal.
While the UK is making strides in compensating victims, the fate of those affected in other countries remains varied. Despite the long battle for justice in Britain, victims in other nations continue to face challenges in seeking accountability and compensation. The disparity in outcomes highlights the complexities and discrepancies in handling such healthcare crises on a global scale.
With the UK government's initiative to provide compensation to those infected with HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B, more than 3000 individuals who suffered due to the contaminated blood products will finally receive the support they deserve. The government scheme aims to address the financial and emotional toll faced by both direct and indirect victims of the scandal, offering a semblance of closure and justice to those affected.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised to thousands of people infected with contaminated blood in the decades-long scandal. "I am truly sorry," Sunak told ...
Between 1970 and the early 1990s, more than 30000 NHS patients were given blood transfusions, or treatments which used blood products, contaminated with ...
Minister reveals compensation plan after report found civil servants and doctors exposed patients to unacceptable risks.
Victims in Britain have finally gained a measure of justice โ elsewhere the fight has had varying outcomes.
An inquiry found that authorities and the public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood ...
First Minister John Swinney has formally apologised on behalf of the government to everyone who has been infected or affected as a result of infected NHS ...
Around 3000 people died after receiving contaminated blood products from the 1970s to the 1990s.
People across the UK who were directly and indirectly infected with HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B will be eligible for compensation. The government scheme ...
Victims set for interim payments of ยฃ210K and full settlements of up to ยฃ2.735m, according to documents.
The conclusions of the infected blood inquiry, published this week (20 May), highlighted that between 1970 and the early 1990s, NHS patients were given ...