Key Findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry Report
The bombshell report released on Monday revealed shocking details about the infected blood scandal that affected thousands of haemophiliacs and transfusion recipients over more than two decades.
Failure to Prevent Infections
The report highlighted that more than 30,000 individuals were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis C between the 1970s and early 1990s, leading to over 3,000 deaths. This was described as the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the National Health Service (NHS).
Deliberate Cover-Up
The inquiry found evidence of a deliberate attempt to conceal the scandal, including the destruction of documents by government officials in 1993. The report stated that while there wasn’t a coordinated conspiracy, there was a pervasive effort to hide the truth with chilling implications.
Compensation and Justice
Many victims suffered lifelong health problems as a result of the infections. The government is expected to announce a compensation package worth billions of dollars to address the damages caused by the scandal.
These revelations have shed light on the catastrophic consequences of the infected blood scandal and the long-standing impact it has had on the victims and their families.