A senior coroner has warned that more babies could die unless “action is taken”, following the deaths of three infants who had received contaminated feed while being cared for in hospital. Three-month-old Aviva Otte died in January 2014 after being given contaminated feed at St Thomas’ Hospital, south London. In June that year, one-month-old Oscar … Read more
Arvind Kejriwal. | Photo Credit: ANI Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, accusing him of inducting 25 leaders from the Opposition whom the BJP had labelled as “corrupt” into the BJP. The AAP chief made the comments on the second day of the two-day … Read more
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, because they could be contaminated with peanuts. The mustard ingredients – including mustard power or flour – can be found in dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the FSA said. It is trying to identify … Read more
Getty Images A mother whose premature baby died after receiving contaminated feed at a hospital has told an inquest it was “the worst experience” a parent could have. Ghanda Al-Kharboush’s nine-day-old son, Yousef, died in June 2014 at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital after developing blood poisoning or sepsis. An inquest on Monday also shared details … Read more
Dr Alison Cave, MHRA Chief Safety Officer, advised: “It is vitally important that you check the labels of your Targocid 200mg powder and if the batch number is 0J25D1 or 0J25D2, you should stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical advice from a healthcare professional. If you are unsure which batch you have been … Read more
The ex-prime minister’s description of the disaster drew gasps from families watching the public inquiry. Source link
The evidence under oath of someone who served as health minister at the time marks a significant moment for survivors and their relatives, who campaigned for years to bring about the inquiry, saying the risks of the blood products were never explained and the scandal was covered up. Source link
July 19, 2021 More than 100 people were contaminated over the weekend because of a chemical leak at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown water park in Spring, TX., TV station KPRC reported, citing local health officials. First responders decontaminated most of the people at the site. Thirty-one people were taken to area … Read more
Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago will give evidence at an inquiry. Source link
The health secretary will face questions about compensation for victims of contaminated blood on Friday. Source link