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Final Report on Infected Blood Inquiry to be Published Monday with £10 Billion Compensation

May 19, 2024, 06:31 AM

The long-awaited final report from the Infected Blood Inquiry is due to be published on Monday, concluding a six-year investigation into the UK's worst treatment disaster in NHS history. Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood transfusions, including Factor VIII, in the 1970s and 1980s, leading to widespread suffering and loss of life. The report is expected to provide answers and accountability for the victims and their families, who have campaigned for justice for decades. Compensation details, including a £10 billion package, are anticipated to be announced, fulfilling promises made by government officials such as Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps. The inquiry has highlighted systemic failures and delays in addressing the crisis, with calls for full accountability and a formal apology from the government. Victims and their families, totaling around 30,000, are hopeful that the report will finally bring closure and justice.