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The full report from the Inquiry is available: Infected Blood

May 21, 2024HealthBlood-borne disease, Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom, Contaminated haemophilia blood products, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS in the United Kingdom, Penrose Inquiry, R (March) v Secretary of State for Health, Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada, United Kingdomadmin

May 21, 2024 /health/ — The Infected Blood Inquiry in the UK concluded in 2024. Here are some of the key takeaways:

Thousands infected: Over 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s.
Government failings: The inquiry found failings by the government at the time, including a slow response to the risks of infected blood and a lack of transparency.
Compensation: The government committed to interim compensation of £100,000 for those infected or their bereaved partners.
Final report: The full report from the Inquiry is available on their website: Infected Blood Inquiry website

This scandal has had a devastating impact on thousands of lives in the UK. The Inquiry’s findings aim to bring closure and ensure such a tragedy never happens again.