Healthcare, UK (Commonwealth Union) –The contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom is one of the most disturbing events in modern medical history. Many individuals lost their lives, while many more are living with the long-term consequences of being infected with HIV, Hepatitis C, and other life-threatening illnesses through contaminated blood transfusions and treatments for hemophilia. The scandal, which began in the 1970s and 1980s, has exposed the negligence and betrayal of the healthcare system and the authorities, leaving victims and their families struggling to come to terms with the devastating impact on their lives...Read More |