Your current location:HOME >style >Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 08:18:53 Source: Internet compilationEdit:style
LONDON (AP) — British authorities and the country’s public health service knowingly exposed tens of
LONDON (AP) — British authorities and the country’s public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products, and hid the truth about the disaster for decades, an inquiry into the U.K.’s infected blood scandal found Monday.
An estimated 3,000 people in the United Kingdom are believed to have died and many others were left with lifelong illnesses after receiving blood or blood products tainted with HIV or hepatitis in the 1970s to the early 1990s.
The scandal is widely seen as the deadliest disaster in the history of Britain’s state-run National Health Service since its inception in 1948.
Former judge Brian Langstaff, who chaired the inquiry, slammed successive governments and medical professionals for “a catalogue of failures” and refusal to admit responsibility to save face and expense. He found that deliberate attempts were made to conceal the scandal, and there was evidence of government officials destroying documents.
A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it2024-05-21 08:18
Why Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds skipped the Met Gala for the SECOND year in a row2024-05-21 08:13
Wednesday begins production on season 2 with star2024-05-21 07:40
Rory McIlroy will NOT return to PGA Tour board after 'old wounds' reopened in 'messy' discussions2024-05-21 07:31
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind2024-05-21 07:12
New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals game rained out, to be made up Aug. 52024-05-21 07:10
Steve Albini, legendary producer and alternative rock pioneer, dies at 612024-05-21 06:55
Red Sox activate pitcher Pivetta, infielder Gonzalez from injured list before facing Braves2024-05-21 06:14
Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership2024-05-21 05:48
EU reaches a tentative deal on Ukraine aid coming from profits of frozen Russian assets2024-05-21 05:42
Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child2024-05-21 08:14
Moment Harry chuckles as he's asked 'are you happy to be home' during whistle2024-05-21 08:04
Brayan Rocchio's RBI hit in the 10th gives the Guardians a 52024-05-21 07:43
How Kim Kardashian's breathtaking silver corset proves the dangerous centuries2024-05-21 07:37
Candice Swanepoel stuns in a form2024-05-21 07:35
VERY awkward moment Met Gala staffer suffers embarrassing tumble on the red carpet2024-05-21 07:33
Dramatic moment cruise passenger is airlifted from 1,000ft Carnival Venezia in 'life2024-05-21 07:29
Woman who pays $500 a month to live in an underground BUNKER reveals why she chose the lifestyle2024-05-21 06:39
Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS2024-05-21 06:24
Armenia's prime minister in Russia for talks amid strain in ties2024-05-21 05:48