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.