Jharkhand kids with thalassemia infected with HIV after blood transfusions
Six children with thalassemia in Jharkhand were diagnosed with HIV after receiving blood transfusions at government hospitals.
Most cases happened at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, which was running its blood bank without a valid license, while the latest case came from Koderma Sadar Hospital.
Investigations found serious lapses and deficiencies in blood screening protocols, which allowed infected blood to reach these young patients.
HC slams state for ignoring safety rules, demands answers
Authorities traced over 250 donors and found three who tested positive for HIV, raising strong suspicion that the virus was passed through transfusions.
The High Court has strongly criticized the state for ignoring safety rules and demanded answers.
The Chief Minister has promised ₹2 lakh compensation to each affected child and free treatment, plus a full audit of all state blood banks to prevent this from happening again.