Indian Children with Thalassemia Contract HIV After Blood Transfusions: Families Devastated
In India, families of children with thalassemia are facing devastation after their children tested positive for HIV following blood transfusions. This follows similar incidents in other states, prompting concerns over blood transfusion practices in government and private healthcare facilities. Authorities are investigating the cases and have begun treating the affected children, who are undergoing routine screenings. The incidents highlight the urgent need for stricter regulation of blood collection, testing, and transfusion as emphasized by the thalassemia patients and campaigners.
John Q. Hosedrinker