UK infected blood scandal worsened by cover-up, inquiry finds

A UK report on contaminated blood scandal reveals over 30,000 infected, 3,000 dead due to tainted blood from 1970s-90s. Patients misled, infected without consent, and denied information. Failures in treatment, denial, and obfuscation noted. Government criticized for lack of compensation implementation. Report condemns cover-up culture. Recommendations ignored despite warnings since 1952. Urges national recognition and proper compensation for victims. Calls for justice and acknowledgment of pain and loss.