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Satna HIV Scandal: Contaminated Blood Transfusions Infect Children
16 Dec
Summary
- Six children contracted HIV from blood transfusions at Satna district hospital.
- Infections occurred during treatment for thalassaemia, officials confirmed.
- Authorities ordered inquiries after children tested positive between January and May.
In Satna, Madhya Pradesh, a critical health alert has emerged as at least six children have tested HIV positive. Officials revealed these infections are suspected to stem from contaminated blood transfusions administered at the district hospital while the children were undergoing treatment for thalassaemia. The alarming cases were identified through screenings conducted between January and May of this year.
State authorities have since initiated comprehensive inquiries into the matter. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who oversees the Health portfolio, has called for a detailed report to ascertain the full extent of the issue. The investigation aims to determine if the contaminated blood transfusion incidents were confined to the government facility or if other hospitals were also involved, ensuring accountability and preventing further harm.
