"Tragic Revelation: Doctor's Negligence Leads to 7-Year-Old's Death from Aids"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
The family of a seven-year-old boy who died as a result of the contaminated blood scandal has shared his heartbreaking last words, shedding light on the devastating impact of the medical negligence that led to his contraction of HIV and hepatitis C. The doctor responsible for infecting his blood, Prof Arthur Bloom, reportedly broke his own rules, leading to the tragic outcome. The contaminated blood scandal affected an estimated 30,000 people in the UK, resulting in at least 2,400 deaths and ongoing suffering for survivors. The Infected Blood Inquiry was established in 2022 to investigate the transfusions, and the government has announced compensation for victims, although criticism has been directed at the speed of the response and delays in payments.
