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EU Toolkit Targets Hepatitis B and C in Prisons
The EU launched a toolkit to combat Hepatitis B and C in prisons, targeting healthcare professionals to improve prevention and treatment, addressing higher infection rates among inmates and drug users in the EU's roughly 499,000-strong prison population in 2023, supporting the WHO's 2030 elimination...
EU Toolkit Targets Hepatitis B and C in Prisons
The EU launched a toolkit to combat Hepatitis B and C in prisons, targeting healthcare professionals to improve prevention and treatment, addressing higher infection rates among inmates and drug users in the EU's roughly 499,000-strong prison population in 2023, supporting the WHO's 2030 elimination...
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UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.
UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.
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NHS Launches Hepatitis C Testing for Undiagnosed Contaminated Blood Victims
Starting June 2024, the NHS in England will offer Hepatitis C tests to all patients registering with a GP who received a blood transfusion before 1996, aiming to identify thousands of undiagnosed victims of the contaminated blood scandal; this follows recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry ...
NHS Launches Hepatitis C Testing for Undiagnosed Contaminated Blood Victims
Starting June 2024, the NHS in England will offer Hepatitis C tests to all patients registering with a GP who received a blood transfusion before 1996, aiming to identify thousands of undiagnosed victims of the contaminated blood scandal; this follows recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry ...
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Infected Blood Scandal: Chair Demands Faster Compensation
Nigel Hamilton, chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, testifies before the Infected Blood Inquiry, highlighting concerns about slow compensation for victims of contaminated blood products; he received compensation but his twin brother died before receiving it, illustrating the urgency to improve th...
Infected Blood Scandal: Chair Demands Faster Compensation
Nigel Hamilton, chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, testifies before the Infected Blood Inquiry, highlighting concerns about slow compensation for victims of contaminated blood products; he received compensation but his twin brother died before receiving it, illustrating the urgency to improve th...
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Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
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Australia Faces Hepatitis Elimination Challenge
A new report reveals that despite a cure for Hepatitis C and treatment for Hepatitis B, many Australians remain unaware of their infection due to stigma and lack of access to healthcare, jeopardizing the national goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.
Australia Faces Hepatitis Elimination Challenge
A new report reveals that despite a cure for Hepatitis C and treatment for Hepatitis B, many Australians remain unaware of their infection due to stigma and lack of access to healthcare, jeopardizing the national goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.
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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Victims
One year after a report on the contaminated blood scandal—the worst treatment disaster in NHS history—only 100 of more than 30,000 infected victims have received compensation, despite government promises of swift action and the deaths of approximately 3,000 people.
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Victims
One year after a report on the contaminated blood scandal—the worst treatment disaster in NHS history—only 100 of more than 30,000 infected victims have received compensation, despite government promises of swift action and the deaths of approximately 3,000 people.
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England Launches Nationwide Blood Transfusion Screening for Contaminated Blood Scandal Victims
In England, all new GP patients born before 1996 will be asked about past blood transfusions to identify those affected by the contaminated blood scandal, leading to Hepatitis C testing and treatment; around 400,000 people will be asked annually.
England Launches Nationwide Blood Transfusion Screening for Contaminated Blood Scandal Victims
In England, all new GP patients born before 1996 will be asked about past blood transfusions to identify those affected by the contaminated blood scandal, leading to Hepatitis C testing and treatment; around 400,000 people will be asked annually.
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Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
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