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Contaminated blood scandal victim’s wife told to have abortion after he was infected with HIV at school

Richard Warwick revealed the devastating impact of being infected with HIV and hepatitis B at Treloar’s school in Hampshire, as victims of the scandal are offered ‘insulting’ compensation

The Independent UK

Offer to victims of UK contaminated blood scandal ‘derisory’, says survivor

Richard Warwick says £15,000 award to children infected at Treloar’s school ‘insulting’, but minister says it is in addition to main payout

The Guardian - UK

Victims of infected blood scandal to receive first compensation payments by end of 2024

More than 30,000 patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis between 1970 and 1991 as a result of the scandal

The Independent UK

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Contaminated blood scandal payouts to start by end of year, says UK government

Individuals could get up to £2.6m in compensation over blood products that caused HIV and hepatitis C

The Guardian - UK

The impact of hepatitis on liver health and the progression to liver diseases like cirrhosis and liver cancer

Hepatitis, particularly types B and C, has a profound impact on liver health, often leading to serious conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer. These viral infections initiate an inflammatory response in the liver, which, over time, can cause significant damage. The liver, an essential organ responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis,…

The Times of India

How viral hepatitis affects liver health and effective tips for prevention

The liver is a vital organ responsible for numerous functions essential to overall human health, that includes detoxifying harmful substances, producing bile for digestion, and storing essential nutrients. Despite its resilience and capacity for regeneration, the liver is susceptible to damage from various sources, excessive alcohol consumption, viral infections, autoimmune…

The Times of India

Hepatitis A discovered in North Lanarkshire as health officials launch investigation

Public health officials are investigating a small number of cases of hepatitis A in North Lanarkshire.

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Understanding the role of liver function tests and regular monitoring for hepatitis patients

Liver function tests (LFTs) and regular monitoring are essential for managing hepatitis patients due to the critical role the liver plays in overall health and the potential for severe complications from hepatitis. LFTs are a series of blood tests that assess the liver's health by measuring levels of proteins, liver…

The Times of India

Overview of hepatitis types (A, B, C, D, and E) and their prevalence in India

Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is caused by various viruses, with Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E being the most common types. Each type differs in its transmission mode, severity, and prevalence. In India, hepatitis poses a significant public health challenge due to its widespread occurrence and impact…

The Times of India

Hepatitis B and C: Understanding these silent epidemics

Hepatitis B and C are often referred to as silent epidemics due to their ability to remain asymptomatic for long periods while causing significant liver damage. Both viruses are major global health concerns, with millions of people affected worldwide. In India, these infections pose a substantial public health challenge, given…

The Times of India

Neighbours spoilers: Has Aaron caught Hepatitis B?

Here's your Ramsay Street round-up for what's happening on Neighbours between August 5 to 8...

WhatToWatch

Martin Phillips death: ‘Genius’ frontman of New Zealand band The Chills dies aged 61

Musician founded the jangle-pop band the Chills in 1980 when he was 17

The Independent UK

Hepatitis prevention: A guide to stay safe from Hepatitis B and C

Understanding Hepatitis

The Times of India

World Hepatitis Day 2024: All about viral hepatitis and preventive measures to stop its transmission

Viral hepatitis, a silent killer, is a significant public health concern worldwide. It is an inflammation of the liver caused by various viruses, primarily classified into five types: A, B, C, D, and E. These viruses differ in their modes of transmission, symptoms, and long-term effects.

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Newcastle Herald

'Life-threatening disease': Get tested for hepatitis to save your liver

A quarter of people with the disease don't know they have it.

The Times of India

6 steps to protect yourself from Hepatitis in monsoon

During the monsoon season, the risk of hepatitis significantly increases due to the growth and spread of waterborne pathogens. Heavy rains and flooding can lead to contamination of drinking water with hepatitis A virus, which spreads through fecal-oral transmission. Poor sanitation and inadequate waste disposal systems exacerbate this risk, as…

The Independent UK

More than 2,000 patients potentially exposed to HIV and Hepatitis by an anesthesiologist

The hospitals are working to notify patients who may have been exposed to HIV and Hepatitis

LiveScience

2,400 people in Oregon potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis through botched anesthesia

An anesthesiologist contracted at various Oregon health care facilities did not practice proper infection control, posing a risk to patients.

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WHO prequalifies, OraQuick HCV, the first self-test for hepatitis C virus

In a remarkable feat, we are inching closer to diagnosis and treatment of a life threatening disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday prequalified the self test against hepatitis C. WHO recommended HCV self-testing (HCVST) in 2021, to complement existing HCV testing services in countries. The recommendation was based…

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood scandal: call for drug firms to pay part of £10bn compensation

‘Outrageous’ that payouts to victims in other countries are not being matched in UK, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Infected blood scandal: who will get compensation, and how much will they get?

People infected as well as close relations of victims or those caring for victims will be eligible

The Guardian - UK

UK infected blood scandal: what happened in other countries?

Victims in Britain have finally gained a measure of justice – elsewhere the fight has had varying outcomes

The Independent UK

First infected blood scandal victims to receive payments by end of 2024

Cabinet Office minister John Glen said all those affected by the scandal will be eligible to claim compensation under the scheme

The Conversation

Hepatitis C: thousands of people are undiagnosed – here’s what you need to know about the virus

Demand for hepatitis C tests has surged in the UK following the publication of the infected blood inquiry findings in May 2024. According to the BBC, “1,750 people in the UK are living with an undiagnosed hepatitis C infection after being given a transfusion with contaminated blood.” Globally, there are…

Evening Standard

OPINION - There is something very British about the infected blood scandal

As much as the seven-volume report that it launched, Sir Brian Langstaff’s remarkable speech yesterday at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster was a milestone in the history of the modern British state. Its specific theme was the contaminated blood scandal in which 30,000 people were infected with HIV or…

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