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The infected blood scandal has been hailed the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. Over 3,000 people have died as a result of receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and it is estimated that an infected person still dies every four days.

On the day of her uncle’s funeral in 1995, Jane’s life changed forever.* That was when she found out her uncle Edward, a person with haemophilia, had been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the treatment he was taking for his condition.

Kerala Health Minister warns of peak in infectious diseases, urges preparedness and precautions to prevent loss of lives.

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

Medical problems blamed on weight, motherhood, menopause or teenage mood swings, say women

Health authorities issue warning against hepatitis spread, advise caution on water safety and sanitation practices to prevent transmission.

Claimants who can’t access medical information face battle for payments in biggest treatment disaster in NHS history

Kerala man dies from viral hepatitis, prompting health department to issue warning against the disease outbreak.

Exclusive: 2003 study was cited as evidence that risks of hepatitis C could not have been foreseen at the time

Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses

Documents examined by inquiry show officials knew people were being given infected blood products, but sanctioned their use