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Infected blood scandal prompts calls for accountability and justice

The Guardian — May 20, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: The article discusses the infected blood scandal inquiry led by Brian Langstaff. The report revealed 30,000 people treated with infected blood, 3,000 deaths, and ongoing suffering. Hospitals and governments covered up errors since the 1980s. Langstaff emphasized victims' stories and the need for government action. Rishi Sunak's response lacked conviction. The article highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in public health crises.

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    500 victims sue UK health secretary over contaminated blood scandal (The Guardian)
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    Infected blood scandal victims to receive compensation payments soon (The Guardian)
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    Possible prosecution for officials in infected blood scandal (The Telegraph)
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    Rishi Sunak apologizes for UK infected blood scandal (The Guardian)
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    Chair of infected blood scandal inquiry calls for victim compensation (The Independent)
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    U.K. infected blood scandal report reveals 3,000 deaths (CTV News)
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    UK infected blood scandal worsened by cover-up, inquiry finds (The Guardian)
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    UK's infected blood scandal cover-up revealed in final report (RTE.ie)
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    Unseen photo reveals Hepatitis C infection during blood transfusion (The Mirror)
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    Jeremy Hunt urged to approve £10bn for infected blood compensation (The Guardian)
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    Former blood transfusion victim campaigns for infected victims' justice (The Guardian)
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    Andy Burnham stresses need for comprehensive action on blood scandal (The Guardian)
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    Man seeks justice for brothers lost in infected blood scandal (The Guardian)
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    Infected blood campaigner sees no victory in long fight (Ireland Live)
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    Former soldier given infected blood, suffers severe health consequences (Ireland Live)
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